Gold on My Windowsill - By Millan Krishnan

Written By: Millan Krishnan

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Millan Krishnan, with the evocative poem "Gold on My Windowsill," brings a unique voice to the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. In the poetry category, Millan's work delves into the complexities of light and love, exploring themes that are both deeply personal and universally resonant. This competition showcases talented writers from around the world, and Millan's contribution adds a profound layer to the poetic discourse.

About the Work

"Gold on My Windowsill" is a reflective piece that intertwines themes of love, justice, and gratitude. Millan Krishnan's poetic style is rich with imagery, painting vivid pictures of light and color that evoke both beauty and longing. The poem invites readers to ponder the nature of love, examining it not as a simple gift of light, but as something deeper and more intricate. It's a meditation on what is given and what remains, leaving a lasting impression on the reader.

Gold on My Windowsill

Original Submission by Millan Krishnan

Gold on My Windowsill

You came like sunrise over stolen water —

gold laid out like it belonged to You,

so bright i forgot to ask

who had lived in the dark before

You called Yourself spring_

after a winter You let happen,

green returning on Your terms,

soft, and all at once,

and called it mercy

You wore a kind of blue

that made sorrow sound holy —

like justice trapped behind glass,

beautiful to look at,

impossible to touch

You taught me to be grateful for scraps of light,

to thank Your hands for what they did not take,

and for a little while,

i believed that was love

But gold thickens into amber when it is hoarded.

Blue bleeds into night when no one answers.

even the brightest skies

keep count of who was denied the sun

And still I keep the colours you left —

your gold, your blue,

not as relics on my windowsill,

but as evidence in my chest,

learning that love is not light

that was never mine to hold,

but a debt that was never repaid

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is a prestigious platform celebrating diverse voices in poetry and creative writing. This annual competition invites participants from around the globe to submit their original works, providing a stage for emerging and established writers alike. With a focus on creativity and expression, the competition fosters a vibrant literary community.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Millan Krishnan for sharing "Gold on My Windowsill" with us. Your contribution to the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 is greatly appreciated, and your poetic insights have enriched the dialogue within our community. Thank you for your participation and for illuminating the nuances of love and light through your words.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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