The poem explores the idea that a person's will is eternal and cannot be defeated by external circumstances. It describes how the speaker's spirit remains unbroken despite being subjected to hardships and injustices. The poem also touches on the theme of reincarnation, suggesting that the soul continues to evolve and grow through successive lifetimes.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1901 · Genre: Inspirational Poetry, Philosophical Literature, Spiritual Literature