It's Just New Every Time - By Marissa Francis

Written By: Marissa Francis

Category: Poetry

Competition: Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

In her evocative poem "It's Just New Every Time," Marissa Francis delves into the ceaseless cycle of human error and the persistent quest for personal growth. As a participant in Hashtag Kalakar's esteemed Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026, Marissa's work stands out for its introspective and universal theme. Her poem captures the essence of confronting and learning from mistakes, offering readers a candid glimpse into the human condition.

About the Work

Marissa Francis's poem employs a reflective tone, exploring the inevitability of mistakes and the resilience required to face them. The piece is rich with imagery, depicting the contrasting moments of creation and mishap. Through a series of poignant questions and observations, the poem conveys a deeply human message about the continuous struggle to learn and adapt, highlighting the emotional weight of each new mistake.

It's Just New Every Time

Original Submission by Marissa Francis

Mistakes, one after the other.

It’s not that you don’t learn.

It’s not that you don’t try.

You do,

but it’s just new every time.

Mistakes, one after the other.

Then another.

And another..

Two days you paint a beautiful painting, the third day you spill the ink.

“Sorry,” you say.

But what about the hurt?

They say all you can do is learn from it. How do you stop making mistakes? Isn’t that what makes you human?

Does ceasing to exist end the mistakes? That’s not what you want though.

There has to be some way

to stop making so many mistakes, even if its new every time.

Until then,

you will have to live with these mistakes, one after the other.

Then another.

And another..

Maybe tomorrow’s mistake is already in the making.

About the Competition

The Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is a celebration of literary creativity and artistic expression. It invites writers from diverse backgrounds to share their unique voices and perspectives through poetry and prose. This platform provides participants with an opportunity to showcase their talents and engage with a vibrant community of fellow creatives.

We extend our gratitude to Marissa Francis for sharing her insightful poem, "It's Just New Every Time," with us. Her participation in the Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 enriches our community with thoughtful reflection on the human experience. We look forward to seeing more of Marissa's evocative work in the future.

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.