If—

If—

"If—" is a well-loved poem written by the English poet Rudyard Kipling. He wrote it in 1895 as a special gift for a man named Leander Starr Jameson. The poem first appeared in a book called Rewards and Fairies in 1910.

The poem is written as advice from a father to his son, John. It teaches important lessons about being strong, kind, and honest. Many people still read "If—" today because it helps guide young people with good values.

"If—" is one of Kipling’s most remembered poems. It has been shared in schools and even carried by famous people like boxer Muhammad Ali for inspiration. The poem’s words remind us to stay calm and strong, no matter what happens.