Home - By Neekita Nigam

Written By: neekita nigam

Category: poetry

Competition: Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

In the poignant poem "Home," Neekita Nigam opens a window to her world, offering a heartfelt reflection on the complexities of personal relationships and the quest for belonging. As a participant in the Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026, Neekita, presenting under the writing name "home," delves into themes of connection, disillusionment, and self-discovery. Her work invites readers to contemplate the meaning of "home" in the context of social interactions and personal growth.

About the Work

Neekita Nigam's poem "Home" captures the emotional tumult of striving for acceptance in a world that often feels indifferent. Her raw, candid style conveys a sense of vulnerability and resilience, weaving imagery of school and social dynamics into a narrative of self-realization. The poem's introspective tone, coupled with its exploration of trust and identity, resonates deeply with anyone who has felt the sting of unreciprocated efforts.

home

Original Submission by neekita nigam

Home

Home, a place I couldn't build,

This will forever be my guilt.

School, Discord, friends got multiple chances,

But people never valued my advances.

Not even bluffing at this point,

Sacrificed everything at every life's joint.

Notes, advice, countless hours of teaching,

Now my calls are unnecessary preaching.

Wherever I devoted time and work,

I was sidelined like a legit clerk.

Smile, smile, be the bigger person,

Be radiant like a sun.

No, I can't do it anymore,

I want to get the fuck outta this life's lore.

Just one slip-up, just a single mistake,

And I am the centre of hate's rake.

Wow, so justified, all the countless hours of research,

All those "favours" pasted on life's merch.

I acknowledge I failed real bad,

Never built something real,

But you know what? I am still glad,

At least I am not with the wrong people, the wrong feel.

The two-faced idiots,

Now it's time for my riots.

IDFC about the so-called large group of "friends",

IDFC if this is how my school life ends.

Tiya, Vaibhavi, Harshi, only y'all are my friends,

The rest of them are taking advantage till their own life mends.

I spent lakhs, I spent everything,

But still Discord's notification never tings.

Like, legit got a lesson from the past two years:

Be careful of your peers.

They'll have the biggest smile when they ask for something,

Then ignore you like you're a sideline.

The messages of "that's crazy"

On a sad mistake, really??

All this two-faced shit is making me dazy,

No one thinks of you, not even merely.

Yeah, so, got a lesson:

Home, what's that? I truly have to ponder on.

I love the truest of 'em all,

I will support y'all till my life's flower falls.

About the Competition

The Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is a prestigious platform celebrating the voices and creativity of writers from around the globe. This annual event fosters a community where participants can share their unique perspectives through poetry, essays, and creative writing, contributing to a vibrant tapestry of literary expression.

Thank you, Neekita Nigam, for sharing your evocative piece "Home" in the 2026 competition. Your exploration of personal truths and the intricacies of human relationships provides a poignant reminder of the power of poetry to heal and connect. We appreciate your contribution and look forward to your continued journey in the literary world.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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