If Two
Inspired By Rudyard Kipling, David Gates and Writing For Vocal
This is a semi free form poem Inspired by Rudyard Kipling's “If”, David Gates’ “If” and just Writing For Vocal. You can listen to me reading it in the video if you would like.
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If You Can Always Keep Your Calm
After Your Third Rejection
Even Though They Never Say Why
Then You Are On The Right Track
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If You Can Always Keep Your Calm
After Waiting For A Week
For Your Story’s Publication
You Are On The Right Road
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If You Can Always Keep Your Calm
When Your Reads Are At Zero
Though You Know You Are Being Read
You Are Taking The Right Way
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If You Can Always Keep Your Calm
When You Know Your Work Is Wonderful
But Not Deemed A Top Story
You Are Nearing Perfection
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If You Can Always Keep Your Calm
When You Write For A Challenge
You Know You Cannot Win
You Will Be Seen As A Star
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Always Keep Calm
Always Be Positive
And One Day
What If Might Happen
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Great truthful piece of poetry. An inspiring read😊!
Reading this made me smile - very apt poem for most of the readers here! Looking forward to reading your other works!
Great poem Mike
Nice one Mike.
Congratulations on your Top Story, Mike! Great work!
Clever thoughts... Simply stated... Good job!!!
This is wonderful! And such a good reminder - in today's age of instant feedback and to some, instant gratification, staying calm often feels out of reach. This is truly beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
A very good take on "If" for Vocal creators! I discovered Kipling's poem (If) in high school and read it until I could repeat it from memory. It contains so much truth, as does your "If Two". Hearted it.
Inspirational and motivational. Kipling's poem, "IF" is one of my all time favorites. Loving this!💖💕
Very beautiful and inspirational!
Hearted , such a sweet poem . Bonus video , love it . I feel this can be turn into a song.
This is great Mike. Love it.
That is precious, Mike!