Akshara Narayanan is a student of grade XI studying in Abu Dhabi Indian School.
Her imagination has no boundaries; she started penning her thoughts down in verses at a young age.
This avid reader has a few short stories and is now into novel writing.
Her Poem; ‘Will of Fire’ talks about how two people confront their difficulties head on and never lose hope even when all seems lost.
Will Of Fire
Will, she ever be missed,
if she left to the land
beyond what we can see?
She was broken,
beyond repair.
Yet the fire in her soul,
burnt brighter,
day by day.
Will, he ever be missed,
if he left to the land
he calls paradise?
He was told,
he will be nothing,
when he is old.
Yet the lion within him
growled louder,
day by day.
Will, they ever be missed,
if they left without leaving
a mark in this world?
They were pushed down,
with every step they took.
Yet they got up,
and stood taller
each and every time.
Will, they ever be missed,
if the left without showing
the world, their will of fire?
Their eyes shone bright.
Their souls burnt wild.
They never gave up,
no matter what.
Will, they ever be missed,
if they left without setting
ablaze the very path they walked on?
About the School
Abu Dhabi Indian School, which is a premier community school in the Gulf, could well be considered a twin of this youthful nation which came into being in the year 1971. The school began functioning in the year 1975 from the humble premises of the India Social Centre, Abu Dhabi, to cater to the needs of the children of the Indian community in Abu Dhabi. As the strength of students grew, the need for new premises became evident. Mr. Mohan Jashanmal, CEO of Jashanmal National Co. and members of the community were instrumental in approaching the late President of the UAE, H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan with this in view. He generously gifted a plot of land, measuring 175mx 150m, in Shabia Muroor, New Airport Road, to the Indian Ambassador to build an educational institution. The school was moved to the sprawling new premises in the year 1980. It has been functioning effectively for the past 39 years and has distinguished itself in various areas. Our students have distinguished themselves in various fields and are well placed in life not only in India, but in different parts of the world.
