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"If", by Rudyard Kipling, is a beautiful poem. It's one that I'd read years ago and then, like so many other things, lost to the passage of time and the fleeting nature of memory. I owe it to all of you for snapping this brilliant work to the foreground of my mind once again. As usual I'm impressed with your taste and thankful to have all of you here picking these facets of literary gold out of the dust and into my world again. You're the best.

Thank you for everything.

-g

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David Varone

Don't care for poems or listening to books and stuff but this gave me goosebumps, 10/10 would get goosebumps again

Jessica

Great job Geoff !!! As always I love your videos I have never heard this poem before but it was great thank you for sharing it with us

Hunter

And once again, the tension and stress in my entire body is gone! Superb job Geoff! Thank you!

Katie D

Loved it! I had never read this before, so it was lovely to hear it from you first. Your narration voice is so soothing, it almost put me to sleep, which is a feat considering I'm an insomniac! 😆 Thank you for this wonderful gift! 💗

Cindy Jones

Again, 570 Audiobook titles..... ROCKSTAR!!!

Stacey Post

That was beautiful. I love the extra gravity your voice gives to such meaningful words.

Margo Zimny

I've never heard this poem. It is beautiful, so true in its wisdom. And written so well. Your narration was mesmerizing and smooth. Thank you so much for sharing Kipling and your beautiful voice.

Tracie Schlaak

I’ve never read this before. Thank you for the beautiful narration. 😊

SisterofWar

Like you, I'd read this ages ago, and forgotten about it. I'm very glad you decided to do this poem - such a lovely rendition!

Leah Hanson

This reminded me of the bible story cartoons I saw as a kid -- because Geoff sounds like the voice of God from those.

Alaethea (Ali)

This was lovely, I do have a soft spot for poetry. If you ever feel like it, you should look up 'The Garden Of Proserpine'. I think that it would sound amazing in your voice.

Gretchen G

This is lovely. Very relaxing, but it's also a poem that makes you think. You read it beautifully.

Tara Congo

Oh! That was was so beautiful. Thank you for this.

Debs Badger

.... .... .... That was powerful. 😳

Maggie S

Exquisite! Thank you for this gift.

Julia Cable

I am speechless. I just spent a weekend at BSA camp (my daughter McKy is a Scout). This is perfect and resounds. We are also cast in a showing of Jungle Book so completely perfect for my point in life. Thank you

Sandy Mrotek

This is s great poem. I remember it from my past and always thought it was great but your reading of it makes it even better. Thank you.

Lourdes Sanz

I love this poem! It is so inspiring, best teaching! best advice! best way to encourage your children and yourself to live fully! Thanks so much for sharing it with us, great surprise!! 🥰 you are the best!!

Faline

I had never heard/read this poem. I really like it! And your narration of it is perfect ❤️ Your voice is very soothing

Miranda de la Parra

Never heard it before but it's 100% going into my meditation playlist. This was wonderful. As a side note I don't think I've ever mentioned how much I love the way you write these posts. They're getting really good, extremely well-written and funny. If your voice ever dies (which might just be a crime against humanity) you could definitely be a writer!

Elena Litvinova

It`s very interesting to hear a version that is totally different from mine :). Of course, translations of this poem into russian sound in other way, but even the original variant of "If" in my head is different. So, now I have a new variant, which sounds great! Thank you!

Rio

That was an inspiring surprise! I'm thrilled how we can all share our love for poetry and literature here on top of the passion for music.

Cindy Barber

I have vague recollections of this poem, but I'm not sure I had ever paid that close of attention back then. Really love it! Thank you for doing it and sharing with us!

Janina Campbell

Amazing reading of this poem Geoff, always one of my favourites. Hard to believe it was penned around 1895 and is still so resonant today. Thank you. 🙏

Olympia

You are right, beautiful poem! I think I really needed to hear those worlds right now so thank you so much🙏🏻