Addicted - By Nandi Dlamini

Written By: Nandi Dlamini

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Nandi Dlamini presents "Addicted," a poem that offers an intense exploration of desire and emotional depths. As part of the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026, this piece stands as a testament to the raw and unfiltered power of intimate expression. Dlamini, through her captivating writing style, invites readers into a world where longing and passion intermingle, creating a profound narrative on addiction to love.

About the Work

"Addicted" is a powerful piece that delves into the intoxicating nature of desire. Nandi Dlamini uses vivid imagery to explore themes of longing, intimacy, and the struggle between innocence and experience. The poem's rhythm and raw language reflect the tumultuous emotions involved in such an addiction, portraying a complex interplay of power and vulnerability. Its evocative language and emotional depth invite readers to ponder the consuming nature of love.

Addicted

Original Submission by Nandi Dlamini

Addicted

I am addicted to you…

maybe it’s in the hunger and the desire of your eyes

or in the slick touch of your tongue on my body

And when you’re sober, no gin intoxicating your stream

your jean as pointy as a bird’s beak, you

give it to me, like a ruler

Measuring your centimetres

in the depths of my well

drilling your confidence, with the rhythm of your…well…heart?

You grind me with the poetic swiftness of your pulse

thrusting and thrusting as I bleed out my innocence facing south

so I can feel your South pressing against my Magnetic North

And when I slip away into a sea of guilt,

you awaken me with an army of se(a)men

dressed in rubber gear so they can thrust me back to the land of endless orgasms

Where more drilling to my well will release the screams of

“I’m coming…I’m coming”…

I had kept buried with my innocence

I’m addicted to you baby

And I’m coming…coming

you dig

with a …monitored pace

Claiming your position in this whor(l)e

that now breeds dirty innocence in need of repentance

on my bloody knees

My tongue recites a prayer to your equator

pointing to my shattered soul

where unspoken pleasure resides in the cleft of my saliva

On my knees, shaking like the hands of the one who bangs a bongo drum

I open the window to my soul so you penetrate the erect rod of healing

like a pastor to a sinner

you shake my faith as you dance to the rhythm of my recital

And when I look up at you

your eyes are shut as if feeling the climax of this prayer

that I spit out in the hope of reclaiming my tainted innocence

A….Amen

you finally release words

I never had the courage to blow

And you finally release your blessings to flood me

so I won’t die of this thirst

that’s haunting my soul…

Addicted.

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is a prestigious platform celebrating diverse voices in poetry and creative writing. This competition encourages writers from around the globe to share their unique perspectives and artistic expression. It is a celebration of creativity, offering participants a chance to showcase their work and engage with a vibrant literary community.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Nandi Dlamini for sharing "Addicted" with us in the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Your evocative portrayal of desire and emotional complexity is both compelling and thought-provoking. We appreciate your contribution to the literary arts and look forward to seeing more of your inspiring work in the future.

About Hashtag Kalakar

Hashtag Kalakar is a creative platform dedicated to providing artists, writers, singers and other creative talents with opportunities to showcase their work and reach wider audiences through competitions, features and creative initiatives.