Help me remember a poem about character and leadership.

September 11, 2009 8:09 AM

I'm trying to remember a poem I read about a man's character. Or was it about leadership?

This is super annoying because I can't remember anything specific about the poem. Here's what I think I remember:

- I believe it was by someone relatively well-known, but I don't think the poet was still alive
- The language used was pretty close to modern day English language, upfront, and easy to understand
- I'd guess it was about 250 words, more than a couple stanzas but not really long

As for content (and take this as a very loose description), it was about doing what you believe is right even when you have doubters and skeptics and people attacking you. Trying your best, fighting your fight, and resting confident that your tried your best.

I can try to answer any questions you have, but seeing as I can't remember a single specific line, I've got very little to offer.

posted by BirdD0g to media & arts (3 comments total)

Could it be If by Rudyard Kipling?
posted by greenish at 8:14 AM on September 11

BINGO. Thanks, greenish!
posted by BirdD0g at 8:14 AM on September 11

It's a belter of a piece :)
posted by greenish at 8:46 AM on September 11