Anything to Forget - By Ronah Ganzo

Written By: Ronah Ganzo

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Ronah Ganzo presents a stirring piece titled "Anything to Forget" as part of the Poetry category in the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. This work delves deep into the complexities of memory and emotional struggles, weaving a narrative of longing and the desire to escape past attachments. Through vivid imagery and poignant reflections, Ganzo invites readers into a world of introspection and emotional conflict.

About the Work

"Anything to Forget" explores themes of loss, memory, and the struggle to move on from past relationships. The poem's tone is both raw and reflective, capturing the essence of longing and the transient nature of emotional connections. Through powerful imagery and a candid narrative style, Ronah Ganzo conveys the depth of human emotion and the complex journey of forgetting.

Anything to forget

Original Submission by Ronah Ganzo

Anything to forget

By Ronah Ganzo

Poverty came in handy to me

Someone take my phone away

I abuse relationships like I would've with beer

Just to I could forget you, I fear.

I wear your clothes like it's nothing

(they melt my skin with our memory)

The keychains look so bland now

(they're still my favorite, don't worry)

The plushy, now dusted and ugly

(I still hug it to sleep)

I want to drown in other women's love

To stop bathing in yours

I’m drinking their tears, basking on

their adoration

So I could forget how yours used to be

my only will to live,.

Poverty may have swayed alcoholism from me

But I'm putting my tombstones on women's hearts

So I could ignore the mausoleum

you've planted in mine

Please take me phone away from me.

I'm about to meet girl #23.

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is a prestigious platform that celebrates the creative voices of poets and writers worldwide. This competition aims to showcase diverse talents and foster a global community of literary enthusiasts, providing an opportunity for participants to share their unique perspectives and stories.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Ronah Ganzo for sharing "Anything to Forget" with the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Your evocative poem offers a profound exploration of memory and relationships, leaving a lasting impact on readers. We appreciate your contribution and look forward to seeing more of your creative endeavors.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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