 | For Mistress V |
 | |
If
-Rudyard Kipling
If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or, being lied about, don’t deal in lies,
Or, being hated, don’t give way to hating,
And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise;
If you can dream – and not make dreams your master;
If you can think – and not make thoughts your aim;
If you can meet with triumph and disaster
And treat those two imposters just the same;
If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to broken,
And stoop and build ’em up with wornout tools;
If you can make one heap of all your winnings
And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings
And never breath a word about your loss;
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the Will which says to them: “Hold on”;
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with kings – nor lose the common touch
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you;
If all men count with you, but none too much;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run –
Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it,
And – which is more – you’ll be a Man my son!
(Dearest Miss V: Because you are a magnificent spirit, a generous friend, a beauteous force, my treasured partner in crime and a beloved mentor to many. ~Angela)
My beloved friend, it seems that you always know when I need a lift even before we speak.
I adore you in so many ways, thanks for being one who knows that sometimes money is not everything, and karma will bite you, and friends are important.
You rock, but you know that, I love ya, hugs and kisses
Miss V [Your partner in crime ~winks~]
Kipling is one of my all time favorites…such a beautiful piece.
While I do not know you, Mistress V, as I posted in your own blog, keep the strength and, if there is anything I can do to alleviate any stresses, please feel free to call upon me! Best wishes to you as well in your new ventures!
And, yes, what a friend those of us fortunate enough to have her, have in Angela! I had given up the faith in finding those that are able to keep work separate from “play/personal”, until the day “Sweet Cheeks” contacted me. And, oh how happy I am that she did!!
Although I don’t know all the details and never “met” Mistress V (but I’ve been to her blog–OUCH!), I commend Angela for challenging each and and everyone of us to step up to the plate, take the higher road. And any friend of Angela’s is a friend of mine, so whatever the battle, I am beside you in spirit.
Very pretty and meaningful poem ASL!
Mistress V, I am so sorry for what you have gone through, and I do believe in karama as well and I hope it falls on those who did wrong 20 fold!
In better light, I think your coming back stronger and better then ever before, let the bitches and manwhores squirm as you fly to the top!
If you need ANYTHING even a lending here, I am here ask ASL about me LOL. Keep your chin up, if anyone can make it you can!
Take care and sweet thoughts for you
Lynn!
[…] For Mistress V […]
Like slutmunch, I too have visited Mistress V’s site.  And if Angela ever disappeared, you can bet Mistress V would be getting my business.  In the meantime, Mistress V, I send you my best wishes.  And may we all take Kipling’s words to heart.
I’m not surprised that Angela would post this poem for V – I’ve heard a bit (I do visit your website quite often) about the need to redesign and reeemerge. What surprises me is how apt it is!
So take it to heart V, and the friendship which launched it your way. But, with all respect to Mr. Kipling, shouldn’t the last line have read: “And – which is more – you’ll beat the man, my domme.”?
I know I’m a little late….I read this entry 2 days ago and I’m only just now getting to respond. VERY moving words, Angela… And to Mistress V…take these lovely words to heart and keep your head up!! Best wishes to you…..
I love this poem! Thanks for printing it here as it is just the advice the ideal parent, mentor or friend gives. Take heart, V, Angela is a powerful and positive friend to have.
Pandangan Sungai Arno yang indah dengan Ponte Vecchio sebagai
main characteristic ini kelihatan dari salah satu daripada jambatan yang kaki lalui ketik dalam perjalanan ke Piazzale Michaelangelo.