I am the CAPTAIN of my soul

When the cuckoo's call, the sweet fragrance of madhobilata, the bright colors of "kagoji ful", the touch of the sliding breeze or the warmth of a lovely spring morning can't refresh my five senses, the nerdy heart of mine wants to take shelter on verses of poems. Poem always makes me feel stronger. I was turning the pages of my diary where I have copied lines of my favourite poems. And YES, I found my lines.

This particular poem is like my saving grace. From my teenage days, whenever I am feeling blue, every single line of this poem has replenished my soul with strength, courage and energy to face the challenges of this world. I am sharing this favourite of mine with you all.

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