Shell Shock

A poem I wrote about a man's life during the first World War; based on events seen on Downton Abbey.

He lives in a spectrum of fear, surrounded by war.

Life in the trenches poisons his mind and weakens his soul.

The lighter flicks on and he raises his hand out of the trench.

The flame glows, dangerously effervescent.

A second goes by, and then another; just one other.

A bullet flies from the enemy and lodges itself deep into his hand.

No cries of terror. No screams of pain.

Thank you, He whispers to the wind.

Thank you for my deliverance.

Author's Note

please review!!

Reviews

[Schyala]

I love the rhythm, it just flowed. I didn't know you were such a talented poet! I knew you were a great author though, good job! 100/100

[Lena Rossmore]

wow thank you so so much! :)

[MOON]

Poignant lovely write, love the first two lines especially and last line striking.

[Lena Rossmore]

Thank you!!

[Skye]

Amazing, lovely to read. The last stanza is my favorite. :)

[Lena Rossmore]

Thank you so much :)

[Emily Dickinson Jr.]

This was just incredible I especially enjoyed the dialogue at the end! Im a huge fan of poems dedicated to hostorical events I myself have one based off the bubonic plague and the holocaust thoug my style is far different than your own

[Lena Rossmore]

thank you very much! I'll check out your poems!