Another night fully lived - By Jack Stander

Written By: Jack Stander

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Jack Stander's poetry submission, "Another night fully lived," is a compelling piece featured in the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. This competition invites participants from around the world to share their unique voices and literary talents. Stander's work, submitted under the Poetry category, explores the evocative and introspective themes of dreams and existential contemplation, inviting readers into a world of deep reflection and emotional resonance.

About the Work

In "Another night fully lived," Jack Stander crafts a tapestry of introspection through vivid imagery and a contemplative tone. The poem delves into the dichotomy of dreams versus reality, weaving a narrative of longing and self-discovery. Through elements like the "curtain-visioned pupils" and the "ceiling fan dilemma," Stander evokes a sense of surreal yearning, highlighting the tension between aspirations and the mundane.

Another night fully lived

Original Submission by Jack Stander

another night fully lived

curtain-visioned

pupils dressed in make believe smoke

blabbering sun

a bed-sheeted happiness

the will of a dream

just cradle me to a steady paste

- i cradle to liquid thoughts

i sit up inside another sitting up

remembrance of the tomorrow

promised last year

lost

spun away

into infinity - a ceiling fan dilemma

It mocks me in its rotational

abandonment

“why can’t you be . . . more

like how you dreamt”

i rise from my comforting prison

mr. Sandman - grit

mind eraser

strike me now before i start belong

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is a prestigious platform celebrating diverse literary voices from across the globe. This competition encourages participants to explore creative boundaries, offering a stage for poets, writers, and storytellers to share their works with an international audience.

Thank you, Jack Stander, for your captivating poem, "Another night fully lived," and for participating in the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Your contribution adds depth and introspection to our collection, and we appreciate your unique voice in the world of poetry.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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