Care - By Tinashe Kamambo

Written By: Tinashe Kamambo

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Tinashe Kamambo presents "Care," a poignant piece featured in the poetry category of the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar. Through this work, the poet delves into the intricate layers of empathy and the invisible threads that bind us. Kamambo's words invite readers to ponder the profound weight of care and its unseen presence, a theme that resonates deeply within the realm of human experience.

About the Work

"Care" navigates the delicate balance between empathy and the intangible connections we foster. Kamambo's poetic style blends vivid imagery with a contemplative mood, exploring the paradox of care as both a burden and a blessing. The poem's language weaves together emotions and metaphors, offering a reflective narrative on the nature of human relationships and the passage of time.

Care

Original Submission by Tinashe Kamambo

Care

I had written it down

The calligraphy of life bestowed upon the heart

Pursuing what I was once certain of

Love you later...

Hopefully not mis-taking the empathetic sympathy I contain

The care I hold without holding, handless...

How be it so heavy??

A delightful weight, substance...

Permeating through boundaries and borders

Sneaking like an "illegal" seeking asylum

Undetected...triggered...when in sudden war

Potentially bleeding with no cuts, nor gunpowder in sight

Holes illusioned, delusioned to be filled by time.

Healed by time...

Persuaded by the appeal of connection creation

A domain exercised into existence

Only untameable as a territory

For it never belongs to the instigator

However, waving the flag matters not, lest it be resting red by no fault of the ground

For it too only feels moisture by liquid incarnadine

No crimes committed...

Only hearts left open

Care; Time; Little Much

Saving one from an untimely demise.

TPJK

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is a prestigious platform celebrating literary talents worldwide. It showcases a diverse array of voices in poetry and creative writing, inviting participants to express their unique perspectives and stories. This competition is an opportunity for writers to connect with a global audience through the art of storytelling.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Tinashe Kamambo for sharing "Care" with us. Your contribution to the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 enriches the tapestry of voices that make this event truly special. Thank you for allowing us to explore the depth of empathy and connection through your poetic lens.

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.