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

I first read this powerfull poem in a Reggie Kray biography years ago and have pretty much recited it to myself on a daily basis since. It has helped me through the darkest times of my life, the last verse in particular..The pen is certainly more powerfull than the sword..

The soul is the core of our being... there's little we can do to prevent the physical toll inflicted upon us through time, but only we control the ultimate fate of our soul. A powerful and spiritual message!

this poem is really wonderful! !
it's simple and the choice of words are really simple, but full of deep thoughts
i know this poem from one tree hill serial, and i found its interesting
william henley described his feelings purely clear, that we also got into it

Just a simple spelling mistake, I think (No matter how strait the gate) should read
(No matter how strait the gait)
All in all a wonderfull uplifting poem.

This is my favorite poem of all time.

This is bar none a poem in a class of its own! ! !
I consider it my salvation (part of it) in a dark period of my life.
You can actually draw strenght from reading this.
an 11.0!

Ronberge

Invictus is one of a kind.......i love this poem................it's my favorite!

Invictus is one of a kind.......i love this poem................it's my favorite!

it's just so empowering... my favorite poem.... i feel like i'm superman.. or the Queen of the world...

Henley just made my day.