Potential for Rust - By Sumari Burgers

Written By: Sumari Burgers

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Sumari Burgers presents a reflective piece titled "Potential for Rust" in the Poetry category of the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. This competition celebrates diverse voices and unique narratives from around the world. Sumari's work delves into themes of potential and transformation, inviting readers to ponder the unseen changes and inevitabilities in life.

About the Work

"Potential for Rust" by Sumari Burgers is a meditation on the quiet transformation that occurs beneath the surface. The poem's mood is contemplative, with a rhythmic flow that echoes the inevitability of change. Through vivid imagery and repetition, Burgers explores the concept of potential and the subtle shifts that foreshadow larger transformations, leaving the reader to reflect on the beauty and melancholy of rust.

Potential for rust

Original Submission by Sumari Burgers

potential for rust

I have little bits wrapped oround other bits.

And in some place, the bits seem out of place

Too clean

To clear

Too bright

And yet,

They do nothing to lift the smell

something , something that could rust

Not rust though,

Rusting, not rusting

Just the potential

The promised potential

potential rust

Rusted rust

Something. Something

potential bits

potential

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar offers a platform for writers to showcase their talent on an international stage. This prestigious event celebrates creativity and the power of words, inviting participants to express their unique perspectives and share their stories with a global audience.

We extend our warmest thanks to Sumari Burgers for participating in the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 with the insightful poem "Potential for Rust." Your contribution enriches the tapestry of voices in this competition, and we are grateful for your creative expression.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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