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Poet: William Ernest Henley
Poem: Invictus
Comment 11 of 11, added on November 1st, 2008 at 4:47 PM.
Having just undergone a craniotomy February 2008, reading this poem was quite powerful. I remained the captain of my soul from the time I discovered the 1.5" brain tumor and refused to be afraid which I decided would serve no purpose and instead embraced the 41 years I had lived up to that point. By keeping my bald head held high and a smile on my face, I controlled my blood pressure, and helped my family and friends stay calm. My doctors were amazed but they released me from the hospital after only 2 days and then allowed me to go back to work after 2 weeks. Positive thinking and belief in what you can do are powerful tools. I think I will hang this poem in my office.
Jane from United States
Comment 10 of 11, added on March 2nd, 2007 at 1:49 PM.
It's one of the best poems I've ever read, and I read quite a few. It's all about the strength of being yourself, no matter what.
Meaghan from United States
Comment 9 of 11, added on February 9th, 2007 at 5:33 AM.
From the moment our teacher introduced the poem, I had this eagerness to memorize it… This poem really reached my inner self. One thing funny about this poem is that, I win because I recited it in front of a thousand people, a sort of an “on-the-spot talent”… Many remembered my name, they remember how I present the poem, getting its sense… This poem is part of my history forever…
Mary Ghie from Philippines
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Having just undergone a craniotomy February 2008, reading this poem was quite powerful. I remained the captain of my soul from the time I discovered the 1.5" brain tumor and refused to be afraid which I decided would serve no purpose and instead embraced the 41 years I had lived up to that point. By keeping my bald head held high and a smile on my face, I controlled my blood pressure, and helped my family and friends stay calm. My doctors were amazed but they released me from the hospital after only 2 days and then allowed me to go back to work after 2 weeks. Positive thinking and belief in what you can do are powerful tools. I think I will hang this poem in my office.
Jane from United States