Hope in my most sorrowful hour - By Ala' Majidah Tarifi

Written By: Ala' Majidah Tarifi

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Ala' Majidah Tarifi presents a compelling piece titled "Hope in my most sorrowful hour" in the Poetry category of the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. This work weaves a rich tapestry of emotions, exploring the delicate interplay between despair and hope. Through vivid imagery and introspective inquiry, Tarifi invites readers to reflect on their own experiences of sorrow and the potential for growth and understanding.

About the Work

Tarifi's poem delves into the theme of hope amidst despair, employing a poignant and introspective tone. The literary style is marked by its evocative imagery and contemplative questions, creating a vivid emotional landscape. The work explores the paradox of finding brightness in darkness and the struggle to understand the reasons behind one's longings and fears. The imagery of daisies and the windward sky enrich the poem's exploration of vulnerability and resilience.

Hope in my most sorrowful hour

Original Submission by Ala' Majidah Tarifi

Hope in my most sorrowful hour

half moonshine, oh windward sky

you plant traipsing daisies in my most sorrowful hour.

yet still, i ask, what is it you receive in turn? could these

dreary ways have direction, and will my generous longings

strive for some reason unbeknownst to me? yet still,

you paint my blackest feelings with the brightest of colours,

and place roots in the nightmares i call lucid-dreaming.

yet still, i ask, could the stars you steal from the night

blind me near to catching my death?

would the fairy lights you dress me with betray my skin

and wrap my neck in a flurry of violence i believed only fathers possessed?

oh windward sky, you grant me cards of kindness that leave me

paper-cut to the bone, and yet still, i am learning slow,

how does one not stow salt to their wounds? but instead,

turn to you in my most sorrowful hour, and beg:

let me grow gently as the trusting daisies do.

-a.m.t.

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is a prestigious platform celebrating the art of written expression. This competition invites participants from around the world to showcase their talents in poetry, short stories, essays, and creative writing. It aims to support and promote the voices of both emerging and established writers, offering a space for creativity and inspiration.

Thank you, Ala' Majidah Tarifi, for sharing "Hope in my most sorrowful hour" with us. Your participation in the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 enriches the literary landscape with depth and introspection. We appreciate your contribution and look forward to seeing more of your evocative work.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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