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.
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.
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.
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.
How charged with punishments the scroll
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.
12 comments:
Incredible post!
I love it.
thanks liza - yes, i love the quote of long ago and written by a man who faced much much personal struggle!
OMG...WT sings this around the manor all the time, word for word!! (I'm not kidding)
oh, how neat, willow! and you know, i'm not sure i've ever heard it sung - but i think the story of henley is so inspirational! i'm so glad you came by - your visits are always so welcome!!!
'bloody but not bowed'...very profound, but can't imagine this poem as a song! Love the painting of the ship!
oh, hello there, jg - so glad to have you drop by - and you're right, very very profound - thanks so much for coming over and leaving a note - have a great remainder of the evening!
Great post!!!!:)...nice pic.
Have a great day:)
Cyrus
oh, hello cyrus - thank you for the comment - and for coming by - have a wonderful remainder of the evening!
Another perfect score, gypsy. You never disappoint.
thanks so much, trish! and might i add, "nor do you, lady!"
have a wonderful day!
Beautiful painting.
hi trevor! thanks so much for coming this way - am just now seeing your comment for which, as always, i am so grateful!!! have a wonderful day!
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