Captain

Out of the night that covers me
Black as pit from pole to pole
I thank the Supreme Power if he exists
For my unconquerable soul

In the clutch of circumstances
I have not blenched not cried aloud
Under the glory of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed

Beyond this place of anger and tears
Looms but the horror of shade
Yet the danger of the years
Finds and shall find me unafraid

It matters not how straight the gate
How charged with punishments the papers
I am the master of my fate
I am the captain of my soul

- Nirmohi