Irrational

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The heart beats wildly

and the mind

loses its senses

at the sound of your love,

it shatters my being wholeheartedly

into a thousand pieces

scattered

and I cannot gather them

since I burn

when I touch anything of yours.

Herewith, I confess

you’re my nemesis.

 

©2026, Vasiliki Papadopoulou

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2 responses to “Irrational”

  1. SRIKANTH Avatar

    This is a stunning and visceral confession. It captures the beautiful violence of a love so profound it feels like destruction. The imagery is powerful—the wild heart, the shattered self, the burning touch—all painting a portrait of total, irreversible surrender.

    What moves me most is the brilliant, conflicted word choice: “nemesis.” It transforms the poem from a simple lament into a profound truth. This isn’t just a beloved; this is your equal and opposite force, the one who challenges your very existence, who breaks you apart to perhaps remake you. The admission holds both agony and awe.

    It’s a raw and magnificent piece of writing. Thank you for sharing such an honest burst of feeling.

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    1. papadosshortstories Avatar

      Thank you, Srikanth, for the beautiful analysis. I’m glad the poem had such a significant impact on you. 😊🙏🌹

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