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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
Comment 8 of 11, added on August 18th, 2006 at 7:45 PM.
I memorized this poem off of the hit tv show One tree hill about a year ago... its one of my favorite poems... I think it shows the strength of this character, even in the end he struggles but has his head held high, he concurs what he believes will be the demise of him. He is the own master of his fate!
ashley from United States
Comment 7 of 11, added on August 4th, 2006 at 8:19 PM.
This is a very well thought over poem and i belive it has to do with how a preson can be strong when everything is going bad in the world like war ...and this shows that u can have a sould that*((uncinquerable))*which is hard to do ..but it can happen ...take care!
lisa from United States
Comment 6 of 11, added on April 28th, 2006 at 8:05 AM.
This poem shows the indomitable spirit of mankind, even in the face of great adversity Henley did not bow down or succumb to depression he stayed fighting, he was going to go on his own terms as he was "the captain of his fate and master of his soul", this poem is truly inspirational.
Ben Leighton from United Kingdom
Comment 5 of 11, added on April 24th, 2006 at 6:44 PM.
This is a person who has been through a lot in his life. He feels his life isn`t over yet & he thanks his Gods, whomever they may be, for giving him the strength to overcome all the obstacles placed in his path. Sounds like he had a lot of them. He never complains about his lot in life & doesn`t fear death. He is in complete control of his life & his destiny (His soul & his Fate). We should all have his strength & beliefs. Great poem, it is here to stay.
William Wasson from Armenia
Comment 4 of 11, added on April 11th, 2006 at 6:14 PM.
I see this poem from a different perspective. To me it is not the poem of a young person looking forward to an invicible life ahead. I see someone looking back and realizing that he survived a life of turmoil and hardship. Despite this, one constant has always been there for him - he is the designer of his life. He creates his reactions to that which has been done to him. Regardless of the extent of travesties thrown at him, he controls how he deals with them and therefore is the captain of his fate and the master of his soul.
Nicole Harpe from United States
Comment 3 of 11, added on April 3rd, 2006 at 12:18 PM.
That's a really interesting thought actually! He could be talking about the feeling of being invincible (which one mostly feels during youth) and that eventhough he will grow older nothing can take away that feeling
Emi Sabic from Sweden
Comment 2 of 11, added on April 3rd, 2006 at 11:54 AM.
I feel the poet was describing a feeling that his
life was trying to be taken from him, but no one could take his soul
Billy McGaha from United States
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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