William Ernest Henley "Invictus" Poem Animation Movie

Heres a virtual movie of William Ernest Henley reading his best loved poem "Invictus". Henley an outspoken athiest wrote this poem to express his belief in the indominatible human spirit.To Henley who had himself couragiously battled life threatening ill health believed his courage and tenacious strength of character had got him through his troubles.This much loved poem has become a sort of anthem to all who likewise believe in facing lifes adversaries armed with self belief as opposed to hopes founded in ancient myths and theology and as superstitious as I can be is I find a notion I mostly subscribe to. The reading on this the latest and I think possibly best of my virtual movies of this great poem is by Peter Orr. Kind Regards Jim Clark All rights are reserved on this video recording copyright Jim Clark 2008 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 bludgeoning 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.

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Added: August 21, 2008