Opera of Thrill - By Ng Ka Ying

Written By: Ng Ka Ying

Category: poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Ng Ka Ying, writing under the evocative name "Opera of Thrill," presents a captivating piece for the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Her poem, "Opera of Thrill," stands as a testament to the power of words in portraying the depth of emotion and human experience. In this entry, Ng Ka Ying explores themes of melancholy and the transformative nature of sadness through poetic expression.

About the Work

"Opera of Thrill" by Ng Ka Ying delves into the haunting beauty of melancholy and the profound silence that accompanies it. The poem is rich in imagery, painting vivid portraits of solitude and the delicate dance between life and death. Ng Ka Ying's style is both lyrical and poignant, drawing readers into a world where darkness and creativity coexist, creating a powerful and lasting impact.

Opera of Thrill

Original Submission by Ng Ka Ying

Opera of Thrill

Woman of the hour,

It is you, who portrays life in words.

You, who puts life in poetry,

the pen in your palm does it all!

How sadness shapes and becomes you!

You turned silence into your greatest instrument,

your words become the voice of you,

how you live on your written words,

how the beauty of madness and melancholy defines you!

Woman of the slow smoke and sadness,

on your coat of teal blue,

you let the rain drench your fancy leather coat until the colour of dark, mystic blue soaks.

How the sky likes to take advantage of you,

never letting the sun run its warmth of kindness on you.

How you are so so pale,

being kept away from the sun.

Even the colour of your shoes, the shade on a withered log in the woods of suicide, looks more alive than you, sweet woman of death!

Lady of the dead,

goddess of the underworld!

Even the grim reaper worships you!

Sad snow spreads and covers your porcelain skin, maggots parade on your sad, frosted cheeks, your eyes, the stillness of the dead sea, your poisoned lips that have turned into a shade of purplish blue,

the bell of the cemetery tolls and rings, and keeps on ringing in your ears!

Even your fingertips are blue, so much so that Hades sets your long, beautiful hair aflame to match his fiery locks of Stygian.

Woman of the silence of the after midnight,

you were born on the night of the eclipse when the moon corroded the Sun,

where the light was consumed and taken over by the wickedness and greed of the darkness,

something more sinister lurked behind!

The swans in the lake tried their best to look for a way home,

but the flower had withered before it could be fed,

and one sad swan was left wandering alone,

circling around his love, the freshly dead,

where the danger of wolves reigned as they chased away what was left of the white light.

From the darkened dawn,

the cries of the sad, single Swan filled the thin air, but its cries like moans to your ears,

its motions sent poignantly beautiful curves shaped like those lines of your breasts,

the fattened wolves howled like lullaby as you fell asleep.

There the ruthlessness of reality soothed and became the very life of you.

In pain do you rise.

In agony do you feel alive.

In vain do you start your instrument,

the opera of such thrill.

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is a prestigious platform celebrating the art of writing. It welcomes poets and writers from around the world to showcase their creativity and connect through the universal language of words. This competition offers participants the opportunity to share their unique voices and contribute to the vibrant tapestry of contemporary literature.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Ng Ka Ying for her participation in the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Her piece, "Opera of Thrill," enriches the contest with its depth and beauty. We appreciate her contribution and look forward to seeing more of her inspiring work in the future.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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