Invictus by William Henley read by Morgan Freeman | Inspirational Poetry

The poem that inspired Nelson Mandela, 'Invictus' Read by Morgan Freeman
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.
#MotivationalPoem
#PoetryWithBackgroundMusic

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The mass murderer.

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I was in jail once, for a terrible crime I had not committed. The military had left me to rot, but of all things, my gaming group contacted my mother, concerned for my well being because I hadn't been on. After 4 months, I had been beaten down, mentally, physically, and emotionally. But my group sent me a letter, and within that letter, my best friend had included this poem. I hadn't cried once during the whole ordeal, from the first day until then. I went back to my cell and cried for the first time since I'd been incarcerated. Not tears of sadness, but tears of hope. I may yet be awaiting the final resolution of my hell, but I am free. I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul. Edit as of June 5th, 2024: this has been an INSANE ride. The Judge and Prosecutor have been fired due to corruption (taking kickbacks from prisons for sending people there), and the investigator was fired for substance abuse while on the job a while ago. I have no clue what’s going on anymore at this point. This county is INSANE.

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Thanks man, I needed those words

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And I love you ❤️

[@caustin718]

They let you have a phone or computer in prison you the man

[@pamelalipscomb8332]

One of my favorite poems. It is a bit disconcerting to hear the people misquote the poems, though. It wouldn’t matter so much in prose, but in poems, it affects the flow, rhythm and texture of the writing.

[@o__o.6212]

I agree, and it kinda annoys me too. However, after trying to look up various poems I saw fragments of, I think in general a lot of more obscure poetry ends up being recorded in a bunch of slightly different variants (either through misquote or intentional changes by the recorder) in a bunch of different places

[@jampubharadwaj9374]

Poetry is an expression of freedom and one's own interpretation of emotion. What you make of it has more value to you than what the author has meant for himself or the world. Shackling yourself over something as mundane as the exactness of the words defeats the very purpose of poetry.

[@pamelalipscomb8332]

Part of the beauty of poetry is the rhythm and the flow and the beauty of the images created. When you misquote, you are losing the elements of rhythm and flow which are an integral part of how the images created. I am not tying myself to the exactitude of the words. I want to enjoy the fullness of the poem in all it evokes.

[@thebbth23]

This video is an edit of Freeman being asked to recite the poem, from memory, on a TV show.

[@jampubharadwaj9374]

@@pamelalipscomb8332 To each their own. To an expert who focusses on the structure of the art, it might be a little unconvinving. To a free listener, capture of emotion would be enough.

[@julieross546]

My mother would recite this poem, and upon hearing this it made me wish I would have remembered that so it could have been read at her memorial. 😞

[@MC-342]

Beautiful words. Made me cry and happy at the same time 💖

[@juliemauger6183]

This peom was a lifeline for Nelson Mandela during his many hard years of inceration

[@chayito7]

It's so perfect for my best friend! He's been in intensive care for a week now from brain surgery. I do not know if he'll make it, but he is a warrior. I do not want to have any expectations; all I know is that whatever happens, he has lived to the fullest of life has offered to him. This is my favorite poem, and Morgan Freeman is one of my favorite actors.

[@ladydeerheart1]

I hope your friend is doing well now.

[@dave327ful]

Morgan Freeman conveys the stoic strength of Invictus very well!

[@karl246111]

Now that's is a great reading of poetr, beautiful! Timing, pause, meaning, flow.

[@paulwinchell6904]

This is the poem I come to again and again after my stroke. That no matter how dark my day I will get better.

[@carmenbatchelor8044]

I absolutely love this...more & more every time I listen to it 👍🏼👏🏼✌🏼❤️

[@hermanwelch9386]

May God bless our souls 🙏

[@doctordermo5799]

Morgan Freeman is incredible.

[@mistyfalin5445]

Kind sir, I have committed rhe ultimate sin But I can't contain my sorrow anymore My one wish, to see my fathers face, hug him and ask Are you proud of me dad

[@3coins.]

My mother taught me this when I was a child. I loved it.

[@motivateme3717]

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. Amazing poem

[@johnprins4954]

“This was the horror of the shade that Henley refers to Then I saw a great white throne and One seated on it. Earth and heaven fled from His presence, and no place was found for them. I also saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life, and the dead were judged according to their works by what was written in the books. Then the sea gave up its dead, and Death and Hades gave up their dead; all were judged according to their works. Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. And anyone not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire.” ‭‭Revelation‬ ‭20:11-15‬ ‭HCSB‬‬

[@paulaswanson13]

Wonderful!!!!! Very inspiring ✨✨✨💖✨✨✨ The only problem-the words spoken do not match the text displayed. Really should fix that as it does deter a bit from the sentiment.

[@blakemcdonald573]

Yes! It’s inexcusable, all words are absolutely critical in poems. It’s akin to plagiarism. Love the idea of this but how do you not get the words right in such a famous work that inspired Nelson Mandela? It ruins it except for the masses that need Hallmark card inspiration and don’t appreciate the full meaning of this beyond just the surface text.

[@javedmamun]

Just made me speechless...

[@billyandrew]

Me, too, the way he missed out, added and substituted words. He's supposed to be an actor, yet fluffed his lines. Lol.

[@cherias.4069]

🎯💖✌Beautiful Truth! Thank You For Sharing this! Beautiful and Strong!

[@reneetownsend3911]

This is beautiful writing and made all the more so by being read by Morgan Freeman!

[@rainbowulaf2927]

I really love his delivery.

[@thetruthwillsetyoufree4747]

Captain of my soul I love it right on point

[@cafepoem189]

I am the master of my fate!

[@judytaquino6412]

Amen.

[@kylewang5951]

Beautiful. Powerful. Inspirational.

[@spmoran4703]

Well done Morgan , beautifully read.

[@Stardust_4300]

This is one of my favorites 💗

[@henrybyrd5402]

Morgan Freeman is one of my favourite actors. Invictus is one of my favourite short poems but why is he not reading the poem properly?

[@stevelantz1366]

Thank you. Keep up the good work always.

[@mariamchakhoyan4536]

I was reciting this at uni, how sweet to find it here

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#26. Boo ya

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Thank you so much! We are glad that you did

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

COULDN'T HAVE BEEN READ ANY BETTER ...thank you Morgan

[@chadgibson5708]

Sure you could have. You could have read it accurately.

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[@madharasirajan7110]

This is the poem by which Freeman's film Invictus is named. He has not just acted in the film but simply lived in it. Everybody should see this film atleast once .

[@leslie4814]

One of my favorites.

[@billyandrew]

Was one of mine, also, but now I'll always remember how Morgan screwed up the reading and every time I hear or read it that's what will be uppermost in my mind...Morgan Freeman fluffed his lines. Lol.

[@WestwoodMediaEmpire]

You must be unaware that he did this in an interview off the top of his head from when he learned it in school.

[@leslie4814]

Okay... doesn’t mean it’s any less amazing.

[@leslie4814]

Can’t even comment on a good poem without negative shit. Turning my notifications off. Peace to those who will it. ✌️

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Goosebumps man Goosebumps

[@ganesanls8723]

Awesome- worth listening every day

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Dear lord Give me strength

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So Beautiful 🥰❤️ thank you

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God is only one. Rest are His creation. Amen

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“por ser estreita a senda eu não declino, nem por pesada a mão que o mundo espalma, eu sou o MESTRE do meu destino eu sou o CAPITÃO da minha alma”

[@badabing8884]

I do like this reading a lot. The pacing of MF and tone of voice and the music in the background. Although MF changes a couple of words and includes his own. Not a big deal though.

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At first i forgit about Morgan Freeman being your reference point for ‘mf’! Lol

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What is the music score used here? Thank you. This is incredible.

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I watch this movie, whenever it's on👍👍

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the rugby movie?

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I really laaik (like) the movie! So, at this stage I think you're OHHH-SUM (awesome)!!

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❤😢❤❤Nelson Mandella

[@abagthiari9666]

MASHA ALLAH🌙,..my Unconquerable SOUL,..👍👏

[@catmom1322]

I had to memorize this in high school.

[@peternicholsonu6090]

Words written by a man who saved a nation by sending millions to their death. He taught us to honour death through war but I would prefer those dead not to have died. Prefer to stand beside those poor men and women and children and together deal with what life gives us as indeed we already do, but without them. It takes courage to say “No I will not kill” that is the courage I honour.

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Amen 🙏🏽

[@jnturner506]

Beautifully read - but did he get the words wrong or was it the script on screen that was wrong? Can't be that hard to get these married up and aligned

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Best poem ever!!

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Silent resolute

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RIP Pat.

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Freedom

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Thank you.

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Beautiful

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the earth is a paradise and presighted

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President Nelson Mandela of Johannesburg South Africa fitted this poem and SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION an inspiring movie HOPE, ESPERANZA the blue waters of the PACIFIC OCEAN etymology of your name Mr FREEMAN

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Trop bien 😊😊😊😊😊😊❤

[@MrGyges]

The words stand for themselves, ie, it’s a poem. Cut out the music and irrelevant images. Mr Freeman does very well by himself thank you.

[@Niels110560]

Great Poem, outstanding reading of Morgan Freeman but the background elevator muzak is a disgrace to both

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Bravooooo!

[@aakashbadola2609]

Listen to it on 0.75 speed... it's even more magical

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Amazing poem❤️❤️

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Amazing

[@dwightk.schrute8696]

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 bloodied, yet 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.

[@mistyfalin5445]

I have said for a very long time Angel's on my shoulders momma

[@sunnyincincinnati3847]

Which is correct? Morgan Freeman’s words or the text on the screen? Very different.

[@Guitar_Guy783]

In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed

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You have got to see his documentary about God in different religions who who practice different the meaning of God it's awesome

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What is the title of the doc? Where can I watch it?

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💪🤲💪

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[@francoisebianchi7282]

Puissant.

[@mistyfalin5445]

Dear lord, forgive me

[@AG-tj8ew]

Disappointed with this. He’s got a lovely voice, but this seemed rushed & not always well articulated 😕.

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

"Finds me ...and shall find me ...unafraid 😅😊😊

[@montedyoung3247]

Why is he changing the words?

[@chakprospero9792]

I've had this poem memorized for more than 25 years. He speaks it beautifully but that is not the poem. You honor the writer by reading the words as written. His changes were unnecessary.

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Listen to "Defeat" by Khalil Gibran, read by Shane Morris. Shane Morris's voice has no competition.

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I knew Eric Freeman

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[@opentrunk]

What is the point of changing the words? Write your own poem if you don't like this one but don't pretend that this is Invictus because it isn't.

[@seeker7412]

Did he skip “I have not winced”? Why?

[@bettychatman5380]

Awesome

[@billyandrew]

Would have been better, if he'd stuck to the original poem, instead of giving his incorrect version.

[@anthonytaylor7607]

remember: Mandela's support for other leaders of violence is even less forgivable. He maintained close ties to Cuban dictator Fidel Castro and backed Palestinian terrorist leader Yasser Arafat. As president in 1997, he gave his country's highest award for a foreigner to Libya's dictator, Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, who'd donated $10 million to the ANC. He gave the same award to the corrupt Indonesian president Suharto, who he said had donated $60 million.

[@PearlEGates-lp5fe]

Wow! Great insight. Thanks.

[@paultinkley1964]

Why he change the words ? Or why do the words not match his dialogue ?

[@vijeshpoovancheri5387]

Have you guys noticed Morgan Freeman forgot to say "not winced" in the second stanza!!!

[@Deepakyadav-vp8xx]

No one is master it is illusion

[@mistyfalin5445]

For my father Charles Adkins

[@davidmaheengun2672]

Might have woŕked if ghe words on tge screen didn't contradict what Mr. Freeman was saying.

[@billyandrew]

You had *one* job, Morgan! Read the lines, like actors are supposed to do. What does _he_ do? Fluffed his lines. One of my all time favourite poems ruined and surely whoever posted this noticed the glaring errors? That's a thumbs down from me for both those reasons!

[@shawnmajette7422]

With respect, I believe that he was reciting this from memory, a poem he learned as a child. Blame memory or bless it; there are two artists here, one the poet, one the reciter.

[@ritam8767]

@@shawnmajette7422 Oh, in that case It's forgivable. But why would someone recite from memory?

[@sak87sak87]

@@ritam8767 He was asked to on the Charlie Rose show.

[@arlyn007]

@@sak87sak87 kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2jUkKl3eLuqp5I this is the link to the interview where Mr Freeman recites from memory

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Morgan Freeman could read the phone book to you, and you would be mesmerized.

[@kollerbrian]

An individual self possessed soul. Brian

[@mistyfalin5445]

Earl Cameron

[@maryann7619]

How many out there connect this with Ted Kackzynski? Beautiful poem. Lovely narration.

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St. Brenton Tarrant used this poem in his manifesto “The great replacement”

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~🌹~

[@Ivan989v]

I am surprised that he made four mistakes and published it here. Not particularly found of the delivery either ☹️

[@brianellinger6622]

wouldnt think of it dude

[@altafhasen4739]

Poor subtitles or Morgan just recited it wrong?

[@dysnomia34A]

Couldn't have gotten a better quality recording?