Very inspirational poem INVICTUS

by lotre
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Hi guys

This one of my favourite poems, written by a man who faced a lot of sh*t in his life but NEVER STOPPED HIM!

The line "the master of my fate... the captain of my soul" is one of the things that motivates me both personally and for my clients in my regular day job as a hypnotherapist.


When you look at the problems Henley faced in his life, then you can begin to see where this poem comes from.He wrote this poem from a hospital bed.It was shown to me many years ago by a teacher of mine, I cant remember who exactly. It really says that you control your own life, no matter what may come, you are steering the ship and its up to you to navigate to the best destination you can. If you are looking for Hypnotherapy Derby try it and see what a difference it can make to your life. It might be just the thing you are looking for to get what you want out of life


INVICTUS (unconquered)

Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.

In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.

Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds and shall find me unafraid.

It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.


#inspirational #invictus #poem
  • Profile picture of the author angiebee
    That is powerful.
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    • Profile picture of the author mikrei75
      Something like that in a movie before, When John Connor said "There is no Fate but what we make for our self." By our own action and thinking, we choose that path to become successful or not.

      People think it very hard to become successful, because of their lack of faith in themself. God give us the mind to overcome all things, through him, remember, God made us in his image, are we not his sons and daughters of God, since we are from him, so that would make us powerful. But because of all the years of other people making us feel, less than victor, we must take the ground and said, I can do anything, if I take the stand and act on it.

      Very powerful poem... though
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  • Profile picture of the author ColdFire123
    Great poem. Thanks for sharing!
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  • Profile picture of the author lotre
    glad you like it -its things like that that can pull you out of a rut when you dont know where to look for inspiration!

    Gaz
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