Middlemist's Red in This Heaviest Mist? - By Wageesha Sathindi Ranaweera Arachchi

Written By: Wageesha Sathindi Ranaweera Arachchi

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Wageesha Sathindi Ranaweera Arachchi graces the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 with her evocative poem "Middlemist's Red in This Heaviest Mist?" This work delves into the intricate emotions tied to love and memory, set against a backdrop of misty hills and the warmth of a hot beverage. As part of the poetry category, the piece invites readers into a world where nature's beauty and personal reflections intertwine.

About the Work

"Middlemist's Red in This Heaviest Mist?" explores themes of love, longing, and introspection. Wageesha Ranaweera Arachchi uses vivid imagery of misty landscapes and delicate flowers to evoke a sense of nostalgia and emotional depth. The poem's mood shifts between melancholy and warmth, as it questions the nature of love and the significance of shared moments. The juxtaposition of natural beauty with personal emotion creates a poignant reflection on relationships.

Middlemist's Red in This Heaviest Mist?

Original Submission by Wageesha Sathindi Ranaweera Arachchi

Middlemist’s Red in This Heaviest Mist?

Misty hills and woods,

Hot coffee smell in freezing winds.

Peace and warmth, simmering pots.

‘Missing my grandparents here’ type of moments;

Tears rolled down, that’s my sudden break down.

Right across me is you who “pays no attention”

Your eyes caught mine, then your gaze shouts aghast.

My tears shined bright, hiding was not from yours.

Does it really hurt, seeing my teary eyes?

Was it really your heart that dropped?

The same one which dropped mine?

Is it another “I don’t deserve you” moment of realization?

Or is it a “can’t watch your tears” type of realization?

What was I? or what am I?

Just an old lover in a white daisy dress?

Or your Middlemist’s Red in this heaviest mist?

You stormed outside, to the garden, to the daisies, to the white ones?

No! to the red ones!

Just to place it in my hand and spill that coffee on my recent sonnet, leaning in for a passionate kiss?!

Oh! You left me no excuse to wonder how this one flower made me a ‘daisies over roses’ kind of person.

-Wageesha Ranaweera Arachchi

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026, hosted by Hashtag Kalakar, is a celebration of literary creativity, bringing together voices from around the world. This prestigious event provides a platform for poets and writers to showcase their talents and explore the depths of human experience through various forms of creative expression.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Wageesha Sathindi Ranaweera Arachchi for her participation in the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Her poem "Middlemist's Red in This Heaviest Mist?" offers a beautifully crafted reflection on love and memory. We appreciate her contribution and look forward to more of her inspiring work.

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.