Glitch - By Lakshveer Sharma

Written By: Lakshveer sharma

Category: Poetry

Competition: Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Lakshveer Sharma, under the pen name Glitch, presents a captivating entry titled "Glitch" in the Poetry category of the Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. This thought-provoking piece invites readers to explore the enigmatic realms of existence and consciousness. Through a series of philosophical inquiries, Lakshveer challenges perceptions of reality and self-awareness in a world that often feels like a conscious malfunction.

About the Work

"Glitch" delves into the complexities of consciousness and existence. With an introspective tone, the poem questions the nature of awareness, the mind, and the act of creation itself. Utilizing vivid imagery and a contemplative mood, Lakshveer explores the paradox of silence and the concept of rarity, inviting readers to ponder profound existential questions through a poetic lens.

Glitch

Original Submission by Lakshveer sharma

Title- Glitch

I have arrived

In the most erratic corner of existence-

Where everything feels like a conscious malfunction.

A stutter in the static.

Is awareness finally becoming aware of itself?

Is the thought... thinking its own ghost?

Is the mind... minding its own void?

Is the mirror merely mirroring a mirror in an infinite regress?

Or-

Is intelligence simply intellectualizing its own shadow?

Who is this observer,

Collecting data on everything?

Why do I execute the code the way I do?

Are languages just...

Obsolete translations of an untranslatable truth?

And can the act of creation... create itself?

Is there a frequency beyond words?

A frequency where the silence is so deafening

That silence is no longer silent?

Has the stillness vanished?

Or has the silence been silenced by silence itself?

Is silence... ever truly silent?

In this repetition, I wonder-

Is being different merely a technical error?

Or is rarity just a truth

That has been misunderstood for far too long?

About the Competition

The Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is a prestigious platform celebrating creative expression and literary excellence. It brings together talented writers from around the world, offering them an opportunity to showcase their work and connect with a vibrant community of artists and thinkers.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Lakshveer Sharma for sharing "Glitch" with us in the Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Your thought-provoking exploration of consciousness and existence enriches the dialogue on these profound themes. We appreciate your contribution and look forward to witnessing your continued artistic journey.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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