Ego Death - By Renoops

Written By: Renoops

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Presenting "Ego Death," a compelling poetic piece by Renoops, featured in the esteemed Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. This evocative poem delves into the depths of personal transformation and introspection, exploring the complex themes of identity and change. Renoops' work stands as a testament to the power of poetry to reflect on the human condition.

About the Work

"Ego Death" by Renoops is a journey through the intricacies of personal evolution and reflection. The poem employs rich imagery and a contemplative tone to explore themes of identity, inner conflict, and acceptance. Its vivid language and metaphorical depth invite readers to ponder the dualities of growth and loss, creating a poignant narrative that resonates with the universal struggle for self-understanding.

Ego Death

Original Submission by Renoops

EGO DEATH

To fall is to plummet steadily

Towards what is unpleasantly

Found in the things we have stored,

The things we have seen,

And the things we wish to have been

If our emotions could afford

Admitting we knew lesser than.

Deckhand to Captain; orphan to orphan,

Could you feel the World opening wide;

See your future on the grooves of his tongue

Watch as the molars clung

To your leg as it was swallowed with your pride.

Life lustre turned obsession,

Obsession turned life lesson.

Like mistletoe loves the sun––

You grow off the backs of those who perish,

Feed off what others cherish.

When all is said and done

You cannot fight your Armageddon

No matter how polished your harpoon gun.

Soon you will hang yourself

On that self-appointed medal.

Oh the hypocrisies between pot and kettle,

Feral, you cannot settle, you are left on the shelf

To fall is to float slowly,

To glide coldly

Into plumes of ashen grain

Watch as tatters of you flutter away,

Dance on the current in some morbid ballet

And applaud as you catalogue your pain.

Events flicker past in a never ending phenakistoscope

Round and round as you grieve and hope

The weight of your heart might be forgiven.

The anger you were once devoted

Now crumbled and eroded

In the water salted and tear stricken.

Better to lay here in an ecosystem made from your corpse

Than left a sun-bleached trophy for human taunts.

Unknowing is welcomed through the mind’s eye

The process both abstract and finite,

Milky eyes strain to find light,

Mother, please, can you sing that heartsong lullaby?

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is a distinguished platform celebrating the art of storytelling and poetic expression. This competition brings together writers from around the globe, fostering creativity and highlighting diverse voices in the literary community. Participants engage audiences with their unique perspectives and artistic prowess.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Renoops for sharing "Ego Death" with us in the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. This thought-provoking piece enriches the tapestry of voices contributing to this celebration of literary art. We look forward to witnessing more of Renoops' creative journey 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.