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In the Deep
He wrote, “I am the captain of my soul!”
But Henley steered a much more noble helm!
The schooner that I steer tacks near sheol
My soul has foundered in this murky realm!
Most fearful dreams appear here in the deep
Where, undisturbed, malignant spirits lie
The secrets of the sea, forever sleep
Unseen, except by lost and damn’ed eyes
My fate was bought and sealed so long ago
And naught can change it now, unless by chance
My soul, by favored winds who deign to blow
Reprieve my way, may lift my circumstance!
Once overwhelmed by doubt and ghastly fears
Shall I evade the place of wrath and tears?
Published 29th Jun 2018
| Edited 13th Oct 2021
Author's Note
I was inspired by "Invictus" written by William Earnest Henley.
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30th Jun 2018 9:16pm
Beautiful work, and those last lines have particular power. I am deeply moved!
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23rd May 2019 6:41pm
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