Sunday, May 14, 2006

Something that gives me courage and strength

The poem below is written by Rudyard Kipling, one of the famous authors known for his short stories, the most famous being "The Jungle Book". He also wrote a few poems too - guess what, he was in Bombay most of his life. I believe he was born and brought up here. This poem was written for his son who lost his life in a war. He based it on the character of his son whom he loved and came to respect.

Though it is based on a person's character, I think that this tells us how a person should behave in most of the situations that life brings us across. It teaches a lot about life and how we can be face it. It always gives me strength - whenever I am in pain or sorrow, I think about this and these lines give me the strength need to go on living and with pride!

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