Secret Tales - By Manuri De Silva

Written By: Manuri De Silva

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

In the evocative poem "Secret Tales," Manuri De Silva invites readers into a world where nature and memory intertwine seamlessly. A participant in the esteemed Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026, Manuri's work is a poignant reflection on the quiet beauty of forgotten tales whispered by the natural world. Her poetry captures the essence of nostalgia, highlighting a journey through personal and collective memories enveloped in the gentle embrace of nature's elements.

About the Work

"Secret Tales" unfolds with a rhythmic flow, painting vivid imagery of a serene landscape where nature becomes a keeper of stories untold. The poem's reflective tone delves into themes of past loves and friendships, weaving a tapestry of emotions that resonate with the reader. Manuri De Silva's use of metaphor and lyrical language crafts a hauntingly beautiful narrative that speaks to the heart's hidden yearnings and the silent echoes of history.

I kneel on a bank of soft gray sand

Original Submission by Manuri De Silva

Secret Tales

I kneel on a bank of soft grey sand

A whispering brook close at hand

My tears fall silent and still

My quiet sobs carried by the wind.

The flowers tell a tale of old

The trees whisper words once told

Footsteps on paths, once of gold

Caves where laughter echoed bold.

The light wonders on skeleton coasts

Where waves crash on broken stones

Ragged edges like daggers tear the water

As they run once again to the shore that falters.

The air is heavy with moments lived

Time is holding to the forgotten thrill

The sky throbs with words spoken

Moments so close but so soon forgotten.

So loud is the silence in my heart

So heavy the burden of a beloved past

So lost the words so full of love

Only I roam in this old part.

These secret tales of life unfaltered

Paths of a journey lost in the waters

A love hidden in words unspoken

Friendship’s coves drowned in tidals.

Can I tell to the trees of lovely sins

Can I share with the moors my tears’ din

May I ask the sky for my memories to hold

May I whisper to the wind a tale not to be told.

Manuri De Silva

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 celebrates the art of storytelling through the written word. Hosted by Hashtag Kalakar, this competition provides a platform for writers worldwide to showcase their talent and creativity. It welcomes a diverse range of submissions, fostering a global community of poets and writers who share their unique perspectives and voices.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Manuri De Silva for sharing "Secret Tales" with the world. Her participation in the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 enriches the tapestry of voices that contribute to this vibrant celebration of literary arts. We look forward to seeing more of her poetic explorations 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.