Burning - By Mohd Saqib

Written By: Mohd Saqib

Category: Poetry

Competition: Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Introducing Mohd Saqib's evocative poem, "Burning," a poignant submission in the Poetry category for the Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. This competition invites diverse voices to share their creative expressions with the world. Mohd Saqib's work captures a narrative that speaks of resilience and unseen struggles, using the metaphor of a candle's flame.

About the Work

"Burning" by Mohd Saqib weaves a tale of endurance and empathy through vivid imagery and a melancholic tone. The poem explores the silent suffering of a candle, juxtaposed against the indifferent cosmos. The narrative unfolds with a dialogue between natural elements, culminating in an unexpected gesture of compassion. The imagery of burning and melting evokes a deep sense of empathy and resilience.

Burning

Original Submission by Mohd Saqib

BURNING

Tiny wick burnt in fire,

with no one to tell,

the poor thing's heart's desire.

Tears of agony flowed down,

still the wax stick acted,

like the flame was its crown.

The pain of melting was merciless,

on top was life,

underneath, just darkness.

Accepting its fate again and again,

the candle cried without complain,

with no one there to extinguish the pain.

Then grew dawn and sun came out,

night passed away,

and the candle was about to fall out.

Seeing the candle melt,

the sun was first who felt,

and asked the wind to pelt.

Wind obeyed and blew off the flame,

the candle thanked,

and the wind responded to the acclaim:

“Don't thank me for this kind deed,

someone’s out there for you indeed.

He could not bear to see you undone,

for who can know the pain of burning better than the sun?"

About the Competition

The Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is a platform celebrating diverse literary talents. With a focus on originality and creativity, this competition allows writers to share their unique voices with a wider audience, fostering a vibrant community of storytellers.

Thank you, Mohd Saqib, for sharing your poem "Burning" with us. Your participation in the Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 enriches the literary tapestry of this event. We appreciate your creative contribution and look forward to more of your work.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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