Closing my eyes - By Meenali Gulati

Written By: Meenali Gulati

Category: Poem

Competition: Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Participating in the Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026, Meenali Gulati presents her poem "Closing my eyes." This evocative piece invites readers into a visionary world of dreams and aspirations, juxtaposed against the stark realities of contemporary society. Through her poetic lens, Gulati explores themes of justice, leadership, and hope.

About the Work

"Closing my eyes" is a compelling poem that contrasts a dreamlike utopia with the harsh realities of the present world. Meenali Gulati uses vivid imagery to depict a society where peace, equality, and responsible leadership prevail. Her work reflects a hopeful longing for a world free from division and injustice, urging readers to envision and strive towards a better future.

Closing my eyes

Original Submission by Meenali Gulati

Closing my eyes

Closing my eyes, I take a deep breath find myself escaping into a peaceful world children playing,studying,sleeping and working eating,laughing,climbing,coding and creating!

It is so visionary and breath-taking

That I often forget its just my dream!

Sprinkling gush of water on my face I wake up to the harsh reality around me, Dying children and protesting youth Who are pleading to gain accountability!

Reality is sharp,crude and unjust

But my vision is still pure and built on trust. I still believe good leaders will emerge Once again to build a democratic civil society!

A world where gender doesn’t divide Caste system has no hold,

Religions do not dis-integrate

And socialism over powers communalism! Falling asleep and closing my eyes at peace

Is only to pray to end this unrest.

Broken promises,price inflated

Health care so impossible to reach!

Perpetrators harming human diginity

Even nature protesting by not responding to our greed, Our environment, education and our generation Is facing world war both outside and within!

Money,politics or treaties for world peace cannot make our nation a super-power.

We need responsible humane individuals

Who can lead without any greed or dictorial power!

About the Competition

The Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is a prestigious platform celebrating diverse voices in literature. It supports poets and writers in expressing their unique perspectives and exploring a wide range of themes, from personal reflections to societal issues.

We extend our gratitude to Meenali Gulati for her insightful poem, "Closing my eyes," submitted to the Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Her evocative imagery and thoughtful reflections inspire us to imagine a world rooted in justice and hope.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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