Desensitized - By Sushmarani

Written By: Sushmarani

Category: Poetry

Competition: Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Sushmarani presents "Desensitized," a compelling piece featured in the Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. This poem delves into the gradual numbness society experiences toward violence and injustice. As part of the poetry category, "Desensitized" challenges readers to reflect on the normalization of crime and the illusions that pervade our societal structures.

About the Work

"Desensitized" unfolds a stark reflection on the pervasive numbness that seeps into society amidst repeated exposure to violence and injustice. Its critical tone resonates with a sense of urgency and disillusionment. The poem employs vivid imagery to highlight the trivialization of severe issues and the political manipulation of justice, urging readers to reconsider their perceptions of normalcy and crime.

Desensitized

Original Submission by Sushmarani

Slowly I'm getting desensitized

Just like when kids see violence repeatedly They grow up to thinks its right

Absence of it feels abnormal

I hate it when rape is just a plot device Trivialising the life lived and will be lived A crime is a crime requiring punishment Yet it just feels just another day

People end up being statics

And justice a tool of politics

This world is a palace of illusions Faith hope one of many delusions

Society? A convenient disguise

Unquestioned to be obliged

Blame game, frame a name

To make a smoke without flame

Maybe I'm already desensitized

It all feels just another day

A statics a number on paper

Something that is not part of my world

About the Competition

The Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar offers a prestigious platform for writers to showcase their literary talents. This competition celebrates diverse voices and themes, encouraging participants to explore creative and thought-provoking narratives across poetry, short stories, and essays.

Thank you, Sushmarani, for sharing "Desensitized" with us. Your powerful contribution to the Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 invites readers to engage deeply with the poem's poignant themes. We appreciate your participation and look forward to more insightful works from you.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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