Invictus

by William Ernest Henley; 1849-1903

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 ( Read more... )

Instead of going for my usual screen names, I decided to take about a half of an hour and search through lists of obscure words found in the English language.  This name struck me as interesting... It is basically a party/drinking song where a musical instrument is passed around a group of friends.  Every time a new person gets their turn they play ( Read more... )