Burning the Pages of my Memories - By Tania Visser

Written By: Tania Visser

Category: Short Story

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Tania Visser offers an evocative short story titled "Burning the Pages of my Memories" as part of the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. In this poignant narrative, Tania delves into the complexities of letting go of past memories filled with hurt and love. Her entry into the competition highlights her ability to transform personal emotions into a universal journey of healing and renewal.

About the Work

In "Burning the Pages of my Memories," Tania Visser weaves a tale of emotional catharsis and release. The story's mood is both somber and hopeful, capturing the essence of purging emotions through the physical act of writing. With vivid imagery, Tania illustrates the struggle of holding onto memories and the liberating decision to let them go. Her narrative style is introspective, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences of grief and renewal.

Burning the Pages of my Memories

Original Submission by Tania Visser

I had chosen to write my feelings of hurt, sorrow, grief and endless love onto pages in the hopes that the words would provide comfort and solace. With each line and sentence I poured out every bit of emotion that bore weight to my heart and soul. It was years of memories, stories, things I tried to keep hidden in parts of my brain but today I started unleashing each one onto these exact pages. Like writing was my saving grace and I’m emptying these emotions, these memories in the hopes that once done I’d erase them altogether. I found myself writing and writing what felt like a never-ending story and the ink refused to dry, the pages were a plenty thus room for every word needed to be told. Eventually exhaustion of overwhelming tears and a hand tired of writing caught up to me, my soul now depleted could no longer express words onto paper. It was time to consume myself with anger and accept the fate I’m in and to understand that the chapter as hard and painful as it was, was time to really let go. So, I did what I thought was the most noble thing to do and that was to really and truly erase everything, including the pictures we shared. I set fire to the fireplace and slowly walked to it with both pictures and pages in hand. My tears fell one last time on these pages on these faces and with that I quickly flicked them into the fire making sure there was no room to rethink my decision. As I watched I silently whispered I’m burning the pages to my memories. It was from this moment that I could start my journey to heal, to have hope and to find inspiration for a new beginning.

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is a prestigious event celebrating the diversity and creativity of writers worldwide. It serves as a platform for poets and storytellers to share their unique voices and connect with a global audience. The competition is a testament to the transformative power of words and the enduring spirit of artistic expression.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Tania Visser for her moving contribution, "Burning the Pages of my Memories," to the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Her story is a touching exploration of release and renewal, resonating deeply with those who have faced similar emotional journeys. We look forward to seeing more of Tania's inspiring work in the future.

About Hashtag Kalakar

Hashtag Kalakar is a creative platform dedicated to providing artists, writers, singers and other creative talents with opportunities to showcase their work and reach wider audiences through competitions, features and creative initiatives.