Frozen Shores - By Manuri De Silva

Written By: Manuri De Silva

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Manuri De Silva's evocative poem "Frozen Shores" emerges as a poignant contribution to the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Participating in the poetry category, Manuri weaves a chilling tapestry of solitude and nature, taking readers on a journey along a desolate, wintry landscape. This work captures the essence of isolation and the haunting beauty of frozen terrains, resonating deeply with the theme of the competition.

About the Work

"Frozen Shores" transports the reader to an icy landscape where solitude reigns supreme. With vivid imagery and a melancholic tone, Manuri De Silva paints a picture of a world suspended in stillness. The poem explores themes of memory and longing, as the narrator walks through a silent, snow-covered terrain, encountering stark reminders of past warmth and life. The work's haunting atmosphere is accentuated by strong visual elements and a sense of timelessness.

Frozen shores

Original Submission by Manuri De Silva

Frozen Shores

I walk alone the frozen shores

Neath a sky of shadows old

A creeping cold held the land

Forgotten roads near at hand.

A silence holds the world above

A stillness seems to know no bound

The ground vanishes in falling snow

Singing beneath my lonely footfall.

Dark trees loom from the ground

Bare and dry and black as hounds

They steal into my thoughts bare boughs

Once they bore flowers abound.

Littered along the roads I see

Where I had crossed the yellow seas

The footsteps now etched in the past

Only for me the stolen lasts.

Icy winds pierce my heart

As I yearn for warmth near a hearth

Even tears do not fall on the snow

So lifeless it mourns without a soul.

Spring had gone and summer blooms too

Autumn come and leaves lost too

Those who danced amongst the dunes

Moved on the wind to greener pews.

The sky watches the cold hard ground

Choked by day I cannot make a sound

Only I roam neath the frozen stars

Blood stains the snow of haunted pasts.

Manuri De Silva

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026, hosted by Hashtag Kalakar, is a prestigious event celebrating the art of writing. It invites participants from around the world to share their unique voices and perspectives through poetry, short stories, and creative essays. The competition is a vibrant platform for writers to showcase their creativity and engage with a global audience, fostering a sense of community and appreciation for the written word.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Manuri De Silva for sharing "Frozen Shores" with us in the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Your evocative portrayal of solitude amidst the frozen landscape has left a lasting impression. We appreciate your contribution and look forward to seeing more of your creative endeavors in the future.

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.