Happy April 15!
Today’s poem is by William Ernest Henley. A poem inspired after he had one of his legs amputated below his knee at the age of 12. Made further famous, as it was Nelson Mandela’s favorite poem. And which helped him to remain strong while imprisoned for 27 years.
To anyone who has ever felt oppressed. Who has met adversity and found their path and dreams blocked by forces outside their control. So to remember not to bow your head in defeat. Or let the weight of your burdens crush you and to keep hope alive, I dedicate to you Invictus.
Paving My Author's Road 
Invictus is my most favorite of poems ever. I’ve had it in my inspiration notebook since day one!
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Always glad to meet another Invictus poem lover. It’s really an inspiring poem about not giving up.
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Whoa. Not sure I’ve read this one before, but it just joined the ranks of my favorite poems. I love the ending lines, “I am the master of my fate/I am the captain of my soul.”
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It makes me so glad to hear that. Yeah, that last line really hits home that despite everything, it is our choices to not bend to our ill fate/misfortune to become master of our fates.
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They used that line in Dead Poets Society, didn’t they? Great poetry and great inspiration. 🙂
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Wow, what a great poem. I almost never like poems and was a bit skeptical when I saw the topic of the post. But having someone read it out-loud and having the bit of imagery to go with it really made it alive. I listened to it twice. I honestly enjoyed it so much. Thanks for sharing!
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Isn’t it? I’m glad you enjoyed it. 😄
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