My spirit stirs with quiet strength, a will that twists and bends,
But, dear friend determination, who can deny—”I exist because you exist”

As a child, I was taught early that dreams would fade & success was far,
That my potential would be ordinary, no matter how hard I starved for a spark.
With words like “You lack all talent” echoing through my mind,
I built a life of pretence, leaving my true self behind.

Each day was grey, a monotonous blur, no purpose to ignite,
Until a simple truth was whispered—Determination is the light.

The world outside seemed cold and harsh, its judgments sharp and clear,
But I began to look within myself, faced my doubts & confronted the fears.
Through struggles, failures and defeats, I learned to rise again,
To see that every misstep was a lesson, a way to break the chain.

My heart grew strong, my mind grew wise and in the quiet of my soul,
I realized that I am not alone—my existence makes me whole.
For in your strength, I find my courage; in your hope, my spark,
Together, we light the path ahead, even when the road feels dark.

So now I stand, no longer bound by whispers of despair,
For I am rooted in this truth: Together, we are rare.
You helped me see the power that lies within my will,
And with your strength beside me, I find my purpose still.

I exist because you exist, our journeys intertwined,
A shared belief, a shared resolve, a unity that binds.
In this dance of life, I now understand, as time unfolds its story—
We are not just individual sparks; we are the light in each other’s glory.

About the Poet 

 Vedika Jhunjhunwala is studying in Al Diyafah High School in Year 12 with a strong passion for literature and poetry. Poetry has always been her way of expressing the inexpressible—whether it’s a fleeting thought, a powerful emotion, or a moment in time that deserves to be remembered. Through words, she seeks to connect, inspire, and explore the world in all its beauty and complexity.