Sunday’s post, about Kipling’s If, reminds me of a poem I like even better. It’s Camus’s Invincible, which I have written about before:
In the midst of hate, I found there was,
within me, an invincible love.In the midst of tears, I found there was,
within me, an invincible smile.In the midst of chaos, I found there was,
within me, an invincible calm…I realized, through it all, that…
In the midst of winter, I found there was,
within me, an invincible summer.And that makes me happy. For it says that
no matter how hard the world pushes against me,
within me, there’s something stronger –
something better, pushing right back.
I find Kipling’s poem focused, youthful, and energetic, and Camus’s quieter, deeper, and equally as powerful. What do you think?
October 22, 2025
I like this one a lot. The message is unmistakable.
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…I no longer feel invincible!!!
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I had never read this one. I really like it! 🙂
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I had never read the second one – I really liked it.
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I have not read this one, and really like it. It is inspiring!
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That is interesting and encouraging. Thank you for sharing it.
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That was a good one.
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Encouraging! Yes, I like it a lot.
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I had never read this one, either! I like it very much!
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