risk your hands for mine. - By acid

Written By: acid

Category: poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

In the evocative poem "risk your hands for mine," acid explores the tumultuous nature of love and self-perception. Submitted for the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026, this piece delves into the complexities of self-doubt and emotional turmoil. Through its vivid imagery and raw emotion, the poem invites readers to confront the risks and rewards of loving someone with a chaotic inner world.

About the Work

acid's poem is a poignant exploration of the duality of love and fear. The work conveys a deep sense of vulnerability, as the narrator grapples with feelings of unworthiness and the potential harm their love might cause. The imagery of chaos, corrosion, and fragmentation serves to highlight the inner conflict and the courage required to love amidst uncertainty. The poem's tone is both introspective and intense, offering a window into the soul's struggle for connection.

risk your hands for mine.

Original Submission by acid

risk your hands for mine.

by acid

with the chaos erupting in my brain, I am afraid one will bleed for loving me.

my love is not as pure as I claimed, my love is wild and a stray. it hides claws as my hands intertwine yours, it boils with molten underneath this warmth, it gnaws away your walls with acid as you stand unforeseen with open arms.

I warn you, to love me means to war against your own sanity, for stability is not what I am bestowed with. you will hesitate and regret as soon as my mind splits and rationality silences me against my will.

how shall I believe that I am deserving of love? when my soul depicts a crime scene and I am the one at fault. how can someone choose to love this horrid beast, whose hands drip with blood and corrosives.

will you be able to recognise me in this state? my mind is shattered and my personality is fragmented. my soul, lost beyond perceivable.

so enlighten me please, to love somebody like me, will anyone dare to take the risk?

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is an esteemed event celebrating the artistry of writers across the globe. It provides a platform for poets and storytellers to share their voices and creative visions. Participants from diverse backgrounds engage in a vibrant exchange of ideas and expression, showcasing their talents to an international audience.

Thank you, acid, for your powerful contribution of "risk your hands for mine" to the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Your exploration of love's complexities and self-doubt is both striking and thought-provoking. We appreciate your willingness to share such a deeply personal and emotional piece with the world.

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