Battle of the boys

In the halls of Kimberley, so vast,

Where dreams of greatness were built to last,

Boys walk the paths of struggle and fight,

Each step a battle, each day a plight.

The echoes of whispers, the stares that sting,

Lessons in silence, the pain they bring,

Where pride is tested, and spirits fall,

Fighting for respect, one and all.

The teachers’ words, sharp as a sword,

Lessons of life, not just the board.

The pressure mounts, the days grow long,

In this kingdom where the weak don’t belong.

But through the torment, the endless test,

Some rise above, giving their best.

For Kimberley Boys, though harsh and cold,

Shapes the brave, the strong, the bold.

In this place, not all will survive,

But those who do, will truly thrive.

For the cruelest paths bring strength untold,

And the warriors leave, with hearts of gold.