Echoes of Childhood - By Pratyasha Saha

Written By: Pratyasha Saha

Category: POETRY

Competition: Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Pratyasha Saha presents a stirring piece titled "Echoes of Childhood" for the Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. As a participant in the poetry category, Pratyasha invites readers into a world shaped by silence and unspoken emotions. Her work delves into the intricacies of childhood experiences and the resilient spirit that emerges from them. This poetic expression contributes to the tapestry of narratives shared in this esteemed competition.

About the Work

"Echoes of Childhood" is a poignant exploration of silent struggles and the enduring resilience of the human spirit. Pratyasha Saha's poetic lines evoke a sense of nostalgia and emotional depth, using vivid imagery to paint a picture of a childhood marked by unspoken words and quiet perseverance. The poem's mood is both somber and hopeful, depicting the transformation of scars into seams of hope.

IMPERFECTION

Original Submission by Pratyasha Saha

Echoes of Childhood

In a house where silence learned to scream,

I drifted through a fractured dream.

Toys lay waiting on the floor,

But laughter lived there nevermore.

The walls held echoes of each cry,

Of questions whispered-why, oh why?

Small footsteps tiptoed through the dread

Of broken words and things unsaid.

No lullabies to soften sleep,

No promises the heart could keep.

Only shadows, slow and thin,

Learning all the ways to settle in.

The dark would breathe against the air,

A quiet proof that pain was there.

The bruises hid where eyes can’t see,

In tender depths inside of me.

A child should blossom toward the sun,

Untaught to hide, untold to run.

But mine grew quietly instead,

Among the words that were never said.

Yet through the storms of passing years,

Through silent prayers and hidden tears,

A fragile spark refused to die

A stubborn flame that would not lie.

The shadows shaped the path I tread,

But never claimed the life ahead.

For every scar became a seam

That stitched together hope from dream.

And now my voice, once barely heard,

Has found its home in every word.

I am not what the darkness knew

I am the dawn that struggled through.

About the Competition

The Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar celebrates the boundless creativity of writers worldwide. It provides a platform for poets and storytellers to share their unique voices and narratives. Through this competition, participants explore diverse themes, crafting works that resonate with a global audience.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Pratyasha Saha for sharing "Echoes of Childhood" with us. Her participation in the Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 enriches the dialogue around resilience and the power of words to heal and transform. Thank you, Pratyasha, for your powerful contribution.

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.