By Design - By Raleigh Demers

Written By: Raleigh Demers

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Raleigh Demers presents "By Design," a thought-provoking piece in the Poetry category of the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. This work explores complex themes of societal structures and the deliberate nature of cultural and psychological manipulation. Through the lens of poetry, Demers invites readers to question the constructs that shape our realities and identities.

About the Work

"By Design" is a reflective and incisive poem that delves into the intricacies of societal manipulation and cultural design. With a tone that is both critical and contemplative, Demers uses vivid imagery and rhythmic language to highlight the contradictions and control inherent in modern systems. The poem challenges readers to recognize and question the patterns that govern their lives, prompting a deeper understanding of personal and collective identity.

By Design

Original Submission by Raleigh Demers

By Design:

Recognizing the patterns can lead you through a puzzling place.

Confusing minds with facts, contradicting minds of hate.

Everything is backwards here, and everyone is fake.

It’s all by design, not by mistake..

Designing all the structure here, and culture that they make.

While taking all our energy, we willingly forsake.

It’s energy they capture, our spirits generate.

Generating energy, for systems set in place.

Designing education and mindsets and beliefs.

Controlling all the media, with info that misleads.

Puppet politicians, programmed to deceive.

Designing our communities, with false necessity.

Deceiving information, designing our ID’s.

Identified by theories and insecurities.

Concepts and opinions of in-deficiencies.

With boundaries and conditioning, it’s all we can conceive..

Designing our mentalities with inequalities.

Convenience and security, only bring complexity.

Dulling out our apathy and lack of empathy.

Designing what we value, and our morality.

“Materialistically”

To sever any realization, of self-discovery.

A severing from the realization, that we are all divine.

And how is this accomplished?

Is all by design..

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026, hosted by Hashtag Kalakar, is a prestigious platform celebrating literary excellence from around the world. This competition provides writers and poets with an opportunity to showcase their creative talents and engage with diverse audiences. Participants contribute original works, exploring a wide range of themes and styles, enriching the global literary landscape.

We extend our gratitude to Raleigh Demers for contributing "By Design" to the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. This insightful piece offers a valuable perspective on the complexities of societal constructs and self-awareness. We appreciate Demers' thought-provoking exploration of these themes and look forward to the continued impact of their poetic voice.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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