Emotional Architecture of an Unfinished Pulse - By Lakshveer Sharma

Written By: Lakshveer sharma

Category: Poetry

Competition: Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Lakshveer Sharma presents "Emotional Architecture of an Unfinished Pulse," a poignant entry in the Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. This evocative poem delves into the intricate emotions interwoven within the human heart, exploring themes of love, loss, and healing. Lakshveer's compelling narrative invites readers to reflect on the emotional architecture that shapes our lives and the unfinished pulses that continue to echo within us.

About the Work

Lakshveer Sharma's poem captures the essence of emotional turmoil through vivid imagery and introspective reflections. The work explores the duality of hope and despair, as well as the struggle between healing and enduring wounds. The poem's narrative style and profound metaphors create a haunting yet beautiful tapestry of emotions, inviting readers to ponder the deeper recesses of the heart and mind.

Emotional architecture of an unfinished pulse

Original Submission by Lakshveer sharma

Name- Lakshveer sharma

Category: Poetry

Title: Emotional Architecture of an Unfinished Pulse

Contact - 8178974722/ lakshveers1@gmail.com

Word count - 300 approx

Title - Emotional Architecture of an Unfinished Pulse

They say poetry is a bribe of the heart-at least, that is the common excuse.

But the lover knows the secret pact:

Poetry is merely a meager offering

To the depression that refuses to leave.

We are all bonded by this makeshift repair,

Drugging the darkness we pretend to fight.

For when the night has no listener,

And even the page grows weary,

Writing is not an art-it is a horror experiment.

It is the kind that confuses the experimenter:

Is this a study of terror,

Or the hope that lingers after an apocalypse?

She is no longer a face,

But a wound shaped like a face.

It appears only when I force the vision,

And even then, it refuses to stay.

This "me" that remains is a flickering trace,

For the "you" I once carried has died in this space.

I yearned for my wounds to finally heal;

Instead, I am filled by the wounds that I feel.

Just like-

You may remove the portrait from the wall,

But the nail remains.

The nail is the reason it still aches.

I admire those who do not respect their own hearts-

Not out of grief, but from a sheer, cold maturity.

I watch them kill what once beat wildly inside,

Not out of strength, but out of necessity.

Tonight, they did not just silence their desires;

They executed their own hearts and moved on.

As there are many sorrows in this world beyond the sorrow of heartbreak.

I scream that I don't like sad faces, so I avoid mirrors...

And I wonder how fortunate they must be-

Those who still have the courage to look.

About the Competition

The Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is a distinguished platform celebrating the art of written expression. This competition welcomes participants from diverse backgrounds to showcase their talents in poetry and creative writing, fostering a vibrant community of artists and writers. It is a celebration of creativity, offering a space for voices to be heard and stories to be shared.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Lakshveer Sharma for sharing "Emotional Architecture of an Unfinished Pulse" with us in the Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Lakshveer's contribution enriches the tapestry of voices participating in this artistic endeavor. We appreciate the depth and introspection brought forth through this poignant piece.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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