Merryland student Ruth of 8C has been selected as the finalist for her touching poem ‘’ Battlefield of Life’’ from the entire UAE in the “Poetic Heart Connecting- Humanity 2022’ competition held by SGI- Gulf, Abu Dhabi.

BATTLEFIELD OF LIFE

What does one do when faced with such troubling times?

A sad, mellow tune the old clock chimes,

With each passing day things just seem to get worse,

Has an evil spell been cast, a pernicious curse?

What then does one do when all seems lost?

When rest is sought after no matter the cost,

When the heart is perturbed and worried,

When happiness never feels guaranteed.

When enduring everyday feels useless,

When our lives and souls are truce less,

But we have to remember we have no limitations,

For the things that hurt us the most are our expectations.

But we do have a kind friend you see,

Something full of peace and harmony,

It gives us hope of a better day,

It has always helped us find the right way.

It’s inside each and every one of us,

It clears away the doubt and all the fuss,

Tomorrow is not promised, you often hear it say,

So be sure to do whatever you can today.

Resilience is a gift that each one must pursue,

Don’t forget its blessings whatever you’re going through,

It sets you free just like a bird that’s waited for so long,

To find its path, to find where it belongs.

So heed my command and take my advice,

For sitting and crying will never suffice,

So rise up brave solider and take for the battlefield!

And don’t forget your will power core shield!