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Comment 30 of 30, added on October 6th, 2007 at 3:28 PM.
It's amazing. If has inspired many poets to create spin-offs which, in my opinion, is a great thing.
There's "If for Girls" by J.P. McEvoy, Anthor "If for Girls" by Gale Baker Staton, "An If for Girls" by Elizabeth Lincoln Otis, and of course Kipling's "If". Truly amazing.
lisa from United States
Comment 29 of 30, added on December 27th, 2006 at 7:38 AM.
My father has referred to this poem's wisdom several times throughout my life. I never realized what an impact it made in his life, until I read it for myself, and felt it's moral inspiration. I see the principles my father taught me laced all throughout this piece of work. I try to read this poem daily, just hoping that I will absorb all of the wisdom that it contains.
Travis R. from United States
Comment 28 of 30, added on July 19th, 2006 at 4:20 PM.
Elizabeth Lincoln Otis wrote "An 'If' for Girls" - an outstanding poem many of you are looking for. Gale Baker Stanton wrote "'If' for Girls" the horrible rip-off.
Lisa Renee from United States
Comment 27 of 30, added on July 19th, 2006 at 4:09 PM.
"An 'If' for Girls" with apologies to Rudyard Kipling was NOT written by him. It was written by a lady. I am trying to locate it once more. Oh, the graduation "If" is not the same poem at all, it is a horrible rip-off by a less talented poet, very fitting for baccalaurate services.
Lisa Renee from United States
Comment 26 of 30, added on June 25th, 2006 at 11:33 PM.
I'm a 15 yr. old high school student, but I felt this poem to stand out during a state test, so I remembered the author and title. At first, it struck me as a religious poem and, as I am not religious, it deterred me a bit, but how amazed I was by the flow. I went home and reread it online, realizing a person does not have to be religious to live in the morals set forth in this work. Also I realize that it is a great piece to reflect on time and again in life. It is an inspiration to be a better person and a guideline for being happy. :)
Rhoda from United States
Comment 25 of 30, added on June 5th, 2006 at 7:36 AM.
I know there is a version of Rudyard Kipling's If for girls but I'm unable to locate a copy. Hallmark cards often has both the boy's version and the girl's version but traveling up the east coast I have been to a number of their stores but have found only one with the boy's version. I feel this is a very meaningful poem that should be read by all graduating seniors. Any help in locating the girl's version would be appreciated.
Donna from United States
Comment 24 of 30, added on May 20th, 2006 at 12:32 AM.
I learned this poem in primary school in Jamaica West Indies. I was reciting a verse of this poem to some of my colleagues at work last week and they were amazed. Some people have never heard of this author but they loved the words. Can you imagine my utter delight when I went to my son's graduation at Wagner College today and heard it read by one of the doctor's who was honored?. Thanks a lot Kipling for a poem that has touched my heart as a child and now soothes my soul as an adult.
Y Becco from United States
Comment 23 of 30, added on May 6th, 2006 at 1:25 AM.
This poem makes me how to reconstruct my personality and how to deal with others .
Ra'ad Abdul Bari Turki from Iraq
Comment 22 of 30, added on April 27th, 2006 at 8:40 PM.
I find this poem a very meaningful poem for living in todays world, young people should be exposed to it so they can apply its lessons & advise.
Sidoney Matthews from Jamaica
Comment 21 of 30, added on April 26th, 2006 at 11:06 PM.
My 16 yr.old son was asked recently to recite a few lines of this poem at a beautillion. I had memorized this poem over 20yrs ago. Hearing it being recited was like visiting an old friend.This poem to me is about resiliency. It is the best. Rudy still Rules!!!!
Tisa from United States
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It's amazing. If has inspired many poets to create spin-offs which, in my opinion, is a great thing.
There's "If for Girls" by J.P. McEvoy, Anthor "If for Girls" by Gale Baker Staton, "An If for Girls" by Elizabeth Lincoln Otis, and of course Kipling's "If". Truly amazing.
lisa from United States