Earth’s heart wails, a tear-filled ocean,

Her people toil without ceasing limit.

What holds the rod of mankind unbroken?

The unyielding, lion-hearted spirit.

Resolute he works despite trial,

Sweat trickling, pain in his veins

Crashing against him, the waves rile;

Yet iron-willed humanity remains.

Life is not always so sweet,

The book of life has chapters of woe.

But never, never give in to defeat,

Against a steel spirit, none can go.

Man’s future is an arduous tread,

Capped with obstacle and block.

But in oneness, we fight the looming dread,

In firm spirit; hands clasped we walk.

Though we face many afflictions,

In unity, no one is downcast;

With positive mind and strong conviction

Through whatever, an invincible spirit ever lasts!

About the Poet 

Joaline Johan Prince  is a Grade 11 student  from  Abu Dhabi Indian School, Muroor, Abu Dhabi

He is  16 years old, student hailing  from India,.  He is  very passionate about literature and  he loves to capture life and its special moments in various literary art forms, especially poetry.

The  poem “lron Spirit” is about how mankind faces several hurdles over the course of life but is never overwhelmed or broken by them because of the mutual iron-like spirit among each other that acts as a strong adhesive, able to withstand all kinds of storms. It explores theme of unity, strength, and fraternity.