Invictus implies "difficult to overcome" or "unconquerable." This poem is about how we deal with the fear of death and how someone else is dealing with it right now. It's about how we inspire others rather than carrying our own worries in our hands. The message is that we should never give up hope, no matter what the circumstance is. There are many different ways to carry on despite your problems. Moral: Never give up hope! No matter how difficult your situation may seem, there is always hope for a better future.