A Plea for Peace - By Meenali Gulati

Written By: Meenali Gulati

Category: Poem

Competition: Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

In the poignant poem "A Plea for Peace," Meenali Gulati offers a compelling exploration of the devastating effects of war and the urgent need for global harmony. Submitted to the Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026, this evocative piece underscores the grave repercussions of conflict on humanity and the environment. Gulati's work is a heartfelt plea for unity, urging leaders to prioritize peace over power struggles.

About the Work

Meenali Gulati's poem is a powerful commentary on the catastrophic consequences of war. Through vivid imagery and emotional language, it paints a stark picture of loss, displacement, and environmental destruction. The poem's urgent tone and evocative style effectively convey the message that war is not a solution, but a societal failure that demands immediate redress.

A Plea for Peace

Original Submission by Meenali Gulati

A Plea for Peace

Fear, death and destruction

Complete infrastructural

shut down,

Loss of uncountable lives

Because of decisions made that went so wrong!

Bomb blasts, sirens and flames

Babies being born during a time of nuclear games, Cannot imagine a life with such uncertainty Grief is pounding us down with intense gravity!

Nuclear weapons and economic fight for supremacy, Are the destroyers of world peace,

Dragging the life of soldiers mercilessly Killing civilians who had no reason to bleed.

We are being displaced like torn papers from books, Life, homes and entire cities

Are uprooted from the conclave of an economy And even our mother nature bleeds!

War is not a solution

It is a warning, a threat and social failure

It is a clash between egotistical minds

Who wish to establish their supremacy over human kind.

War has to end soon

We cannot lose population because of goons, Fragments of dead lives on the land of war Lie tattered amongst buildings burnt in war.

We cannot accept this war like this

It is not a news that can be read and flipped, Pressure for peace must become louder than war Our leaders of nations must unite against war!

Written by Meenali Gulati

About the Competition

The Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar invites writers from around the world to share their unique voices and perspectives. This esteemed competition celebrates the art of writing, providing a platform for poets and authors to express their creativity and insights. Participants contribute to a diverse tapestry of themes and narratives, enriching the global literary landscape.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Meenali Gulati for her poignant contribution, "A Plea for Peace," to the Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Her powerful words resonate deeply, reminding us of the urgent need for peace and unity in our world. Thank you, Meenali, for sharing your important message through this moving poem.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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