Glitch of Human Connection - By Lakshveer

Written By: Lakshveer

Category: Poetry

Competition: Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Lakshveer, a participant in the Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026, presents "Glitch of Human Connection," a profound piece in the Poetry category. This work delves into the complexities of human existence and connectivity in the digital era. Through contemplative verses, Lakshveer invites readers to explore the nuances of awareness, empathy, and the untranslatable truths that bind us in a world increasingly driven by technology.

About the Work

"Glitch of Human Connection" by Lakshveer is a meditation on the intersection of humanity and technology. The poem explores themes of identity, consciousness, and the intangible essence of human connection, using vivid imagery and reflective questions. The mood is both contemplative and critical, prompting readers to ponder the nature of belonging and the limitations of digital communication. The work challenges us to consider the deeper frequencies of life that transcend the binary codes of the digital world.

Glitch of human connection

Original Submission by Lakshveer

Title: Glitch of human connection

I have arrived

In the most erratic corner of existence-

Where everything feels like a conscious malfunction. A heartbeat-a stutter in the digital 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 but feeling nothing? Why do I execute the code of "belonging" the way I do? Are languages just...

Obsolete translations of an untranslatable truth? Can a pulse be programmed into a borderless map? In the vibrant static of a thousand cultures,

Connection is the glitch that defies the binary.

It is the hand that reaches across the digital divide- Not to exchange data, but to share a shadow.

A collective resonance that no algorithm can harvest. 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 of automated days, I wonder- Is being different merely a technical error?

Or is our rarity-our messy, uncodeable empathy- A truth that has been misunderstood for far too long? It is the one thing the machine cannot mirror.

About the Competition

The Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is a prestigious platform celebrating the art of written expression. It brings together a diverse array of voices from around the globe, encouraging creativity and introspection through poetry and prose. Participants explore various themes, pushing the boundaries of traditional storytelling and poetic forms.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Lakshveer for sharing "Glitch of Human Connection" with us as part of the Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. This thought-provoking piece enriches the tapestry of voices contributing to this year's event, offering a unique perspective on the human condition in the digital age.

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.