Saturday, January 2, 2010

I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.

INVICTUS
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.

William Ernest Henley

Went and saw the movie INVICTUS with Fort and my brother today. I really really enjoyed the movie, it was more than just another sports movie. It had substance and morals and I just really liked it. It was an all around awesome day. It is days like this that remind me how much I love hanging out with my brother, and Fort, but especially my brother. He's one of my favorite people and I don't take the time often enough to talk to him, let alone hang out with him. I'm really glad he's my best friend these days. I value his opinion more than most. He's pretty much one of the coolest people ever. End of story.

2 comments:

Nat said...

I love that poem. And I haven't even heard of that movie, but I'll keep my eyes open.

Kar said...

What a great poem. It reminds me of that Destiny's Child song, "I'm a Survivor." I used to turn it up and listen to it really loudly after I taught school every day. :)