awesome
I was given this poem on a big poster for my 18th birthday last year, and I just stumbled across it now. I read it aloud, so my mum could hear it and she burst into tears.. Fantastic poem
Never fails to inspire me - my first introduction to Kipling was my mother's gift to me, and old and well-worn copy of "the jungle book" when I was young. Apparently it had belonged to my great grandfather, and I can never thank her enough for passing it on to me.
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
That line is so important, and has truthfully helped me in past troubles. That beautiful self love and belief is so important in our lives because of how screwed society feels. Poetry has secret powers ![]()
Words of wisdom and imagination. Very moving. Not usually drawn to poetry but Kipling stirs my soul
Seriously great. I can see why this is a favourite it says so much
this is a great night in my country![]()
I love this one, even though it was a pain to memorize it for school
A true classic, & favourite of mine. Its message will still stand true for many generations of boys , who are not yet men, to come. I remember my father reading this to me when I was a boy. Timeless poetry.
Daunting.
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I have always adored this poem....What a legacy to be like this Man!....the words and poem are the best!
I've often had this poem run through my head at night...I'm so glad I found it again.
Amazing. I love this; always have.