A poem to strengthen your resolve

[AmericanDemocrat]

Whether you are fighting liver disease ... or another health condition ... or the physical or psychological ramifications of this pandemic ... be reminded of your inner strength by this British treasure:

INVICTUS

BY WILLIAM ERNEST HENLEY

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.

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Very good, thank you xx

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Thank you for sharing.

Warm wishes

Trust1/R

[davianne]

Many thanks AmericanDemocrat, I haven't heard this poem since my school days more than 50 years ago 😊👍

David

[AmericanDemocrat in reply to davianne]

I have loved this poem since I first heard it in my school days! I am so glad it brought good memories to you. 🌺

[davianne in reply to AmericanDemocrat]

It certainly did.......Thank you 👍👍👍

david

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Beautiful x