Lycia Harding Poet Rhyme

Shell Shock

Duress and death and flies persist
but I can't rest, or I won't rise

While on I press, relays of mist
that graze beside me now and then,
make red my dead and distant eyes
but raise my listing head again

Unhinged, ashamed, yet still servile,
I aim and brave men atomize
to ginger haze around me, while
ghosts and grenades fill the skies...

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Gregory Richard Barden January 1, 2026 at 6:14 AM This is a very powerful and poignant write, Lycia - it puts the reader right in the midst of war, and conveys the dichotomy of that stark reality very well - I enjoyed this very much. Thank you for pointing me this way, it is greatly appreciated - keep up the great work! :o) <3. - G Lycia Harding January 8, 2026 at 1:20 AM Thank you, GRB!

Susan Gentry July 4, 2018 at 11:12 PM Back to congratulate you again on your top win sgain with this tragic poem. I stay amazed at your ability of imagery and words.

Line Gauthier July 4, 2018 at 9:48 PM Congrats on your win, Lycia. Well done.

Eve Roper June 30, 2018 at 10:53 AM Congratulations, Lycia , on your great 1st place win.. Lovely poem Hugs Eve ~`* Lycia Harding July 3, 2018 at 4:01 PM Hi Eve, thank you! xoxo

Gregory Richard Barden June 29, 2018 at 9:41 PM Congratulations on your wonderful win, Lycia - blessings and best wishes for continued success, my friend! :-) Lycia Harding June 29, 2018 at 11:30 PM Thank you, Gregory! xoxo

Susan Gentry June 29, 2018 at 3:55 PM Congratulations on your win with this poem of great imagery that fits your theme perfectly. Enjoyed! :)

Beautiful Scars June 29, 2018 at 6:51 AM great poem, I loved it...thank you for your entry and congratulations on your placement. Be blessed, -luloo :) Lycia Harding June 29, 2018 at 9:54 AM Thank you so much for the vote, LuLoo. Fun contest! xoxo

Silent One June 21, 2018 at 5:25 AM Excellent lines Lycia... Lycia Harding June 21, 2018 at 7:38 AM Hi Si. Thanks, it's about a soldier who's basically gone over the edge. I wrote it for a contest so wish me luck! xoxo

Virginia Waters June 21, 2018 at 12:51 AM bloody good write -V Lycia Harding June 21, 2018 at 7:39 AM Thank you, Virginia! xoxo

Lyric Man June 20, 2018 at 11:03 PM Lucia, powerful imagery in your most interesting write! Lycia Harding June 21, 2018 at 3:52 PM Hi Lyric. Thank you, it's about a soldier who's basically gone over the edge. I wrote it for a contest so wish me luck! xoxo