Invictus by William Ernest Henley | Poem, Analysis & Significance

Books and brews society on Instagram: "Morgan Freeman delivers a recitation of Nelson Mandela's favourite poem, which served as a source of inspiration and fortitude for him during challenging periods. The poem is “Invictus” by William Ernest Henley 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