In this lifetime - By Katlego Bopape

Written By: Katlego Bopape

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Katlego Bopape presents "In this lifetime," a compelling piece in the Poetry category for the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. This evocative poem invites readers to embrace their uniqueness and reject the mundane. Without the confines of societal expectations, Bopape's work urges the audience to rise like a phoenix and shine with a rare radiance.

About the Work

"In this lifetime" by Katlego Bopape is a stirring call to action, urging readers to embrace their inherent worth and individuality. Through vivid imagery of auroras and phoenixes, the poem contrasts the mundane with the extraordinary. Bopape crafts a rhythmic journey that empowers the reader to transcend fear and simplicity, embracing a life of meaning and self-discovery.

In this lifetime

Original Submission by Katlego Bopape

It is time to become your own aurora. Allow your radiance to be as rare as you. May your worth not be measured in gold, Your heart not be mined like diamond.

Do not consent to the idea that you are prosaic. If those around you are as mundane as their thoughts, Release them of your company. Simplicity belongs to those unable to see beyond their hardship.

You, my dear, are not in a similar category. The world may fall to fear, but not you; You imitate the phoenix and ascend. In this lifetime, be as meaningful as you can.

At the end be not as dreary as the dead, Or as pedestrian as all the halfwits.

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is a prestigious event showcasing diverse literary talents from around the world. It provides a platform for poets and writers to share their creative voices, exploring various themes and styles. Participants engage in a vibrant celebration of literature and art, contributing to a rich tapestry of global narratives.

Thank you, Katlego Bopape, for your inspiring contribution, "In this lifetime," to the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Your words resonate with power, encouraging us all to embrace our unique paths. We appreciate your participation and the vibrant voice you bring to the literary world.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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