Generational Curse - By Angela Krueger

Written By: Angela Krueger

Category: poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Angela Krueger presents a stirring piece titled "Generational Curse" in the poetry category of the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. This evocative poem delves into the complexities of trauma, addiction, and the struggle for personal redemption. Krueger's poignant narrative explores the intricate layers of human experience, weaving a tapestry of emotion and resilience.

About the Work

"Generational Curse" addresses the profound impact of childhood trauma and its lingering effects into adulthood. Through vivid imagery and a compelling narrative, Angela Krueger captures the essence of emotional turmoil and the enduring struggle to overcome a painful past. The poem's candid tone and rhythmic cadence draw readers into a world where healing and self-discovery are possible despite deep-rooted scars.

Generational Curse

Original Submission by Angela Krueger

Generational curse

Who could have predicted this

In your 60s and living in your childhood basement

It's home

but it's not your own

You're not you anymore

You're like some kind of distant clone

You just want to be left alone

How could anyone have ever known

There must have been a sign

you might have shown

But now you're grown

and addiction prone

communicating only in huffs and groans

You could say your problems began when you were born

But it was probably when some pervert

made your childhood a porn

I'm sure you were destroyed

Absolutely torn

You should have spoke up

But I know you were a kid

You probably didn't even realize what he did

until too much time had passed

But you did drugs

And quit

Then you relapsed

A few times actually at this stage

But it's never too late to turn the page

I know you have this rage

But it doesn't pay

And it's not worth it

at the end of the day

It's your life

and you're the only one

who can really fuck it up

You're 65

You're lucky you're still alive

Actually you're 66

That's older than two of your five siblings lived

But you didn't make it to their funerals

I can't imagine that doesn't take a toll

But that's the thing

You just keep digging holes

And then you drop in one

Like you fell off the face of the earth

You got to get it together man

I know this version of you

doesn't give justice

to what you're worth

Now I'm gonna tell you a secret

Life is nothing but hurt

Everyone struggles with the cards they've been dealt

Everything is relative

There's no better or worse

The one who hurt you won't fix you

You have to do the work

It's up to you to heal your wounds

And break a generational curse

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is a prestigious platform celebrating literary creativity and originality. It invites writers worldwide to share their unique voices and stories through poetry and creative writing. The competition fosters a global community of writers, encouraging diverse expressions and the exploration of thought-provoking themes.

Thank you, Angela Krueger, for sharing your profound poem "Generational Curse" with us. Your contribution to the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 offers deep insights into the human condition and the possibility of breaking free from generational cycles. Your work resonates deeply, and we appreciate the courage and honesty in your creative expression.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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