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JOSIE'S POEMS
ANTI-BULLYING
AND REFLECTIVE POEMS
By Josie Whitehead
IF
By Josie Whitehead
(I've 'shadowed' the rhythm of Rudyard Kipling's poem: 'If'')
If you can struggle on when others scorn you,
Ignoring those who think you are a joke.
If you believe in YOU when others doubt you
Disregarding words and actions that provoke.
If you can override the storms of anger
That lead you to revenge and inner grief.
If you can shut the door on these things firmly
There's happiness that goes beyond belief.
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* This was one of almost 400 poems which was chosen by teachers and children for publication and it was published in my book: 'Reflections' in 2010 by AMS Educational Publishers, Leeds.