William Ernest Henley (1849 - 1902 / Gloucester / England)

MY ABSOLUTE TIMELESS FAVORITE.

Sedric Ramey, I agree. I learned of this poem in High School and have always loved it without thinking of how it prophesies that I can do it all on my own. That is not true all things are only possible with God. Since High School I have learned to recite this poem in my head a little differently.

I thank the God i know to be
for my unconquerable soul

He [God] is the master of my fate
He [God] is the captain of my soul.

It's a great poem for someone who doesn't believe in God because the Bible clearly says we don't own, ourselves.(Psalm 24) . My fellow Christians and I are bought with a price by God and we ought to want Him to be the captain of our souls, just read 1 Corinthians 15-20.

Probably my favorite of all poems, such noble grace in words, so much accuracy in depicting the strain and the pain, so much strength and moving power, simply amazing

Beautiful words but hauntingly isolated.

Two months ago I had open heart surgery. It lasted twice as long as expected because of complications…now I take multiple medications daily to stay alive. But I am Alive…I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.

This poem is about how many people try to tear thos person down but he is showing them that he is undefeated.

Master of fate and captain of soul. good.

this poem rocks dudes'! !

No matter what the odds, no matter who I face, i will never give in to it. I will always stay strong. I will always be me.