Someday - By Qaanita Surtie

Written By: Qaanita Surtie

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Introducing Qaanita Surtie's evocative poem, "Someday," a touching entry in the Poetry category of the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Surtie's work beautifully navigates the delicate intricacies of love, home, and the dreams we hold close to our hearts. Her vivid imagery and tender reflections invite readers into a world where ordinary moments become extraordinary through shared love and gentle connection.

About the Work

"Someday" is a lyrical exploration of love's quiet yet profound impact on our lives. Surtie's poem is rich with imagery, depicting heartwarming visions of family life and the gentle rhythms of shared existence. The poem speaks to the yearning for a love that is tender, patient, and ever-present, capturing the beauty of everyday moments. Its tone is both hopeful and reflective, resonating with anyone who longs for a deep, enduring connection.

Some day

Original Submission by Qaanita Surtie

Someday

I have never held your hand,

yet somehow my heart has already made room for you.

Not because I need saving,

but because love has always felt like a place

I was meant to come home to.

I dream of ordinary miracles.

Of dancing barefoot in the kitchen

while dinner cools on the stove,

laughing when we miss the rhythm,

finding music in the clatter of dishes

and the quiet between our smiles.

I dream of hearing little feet

race through the halls we've made a home,

of carrying your children beneath my heart,

of one day hearing a tiny voice

call me Mom

and realizing that all at once

my heart learned a language

it had never spoken before.

I dream of growing old,

not in grand adventures alone,

but in the countless small moments

that become a lifetime.

I think of my grandmother and grandfather-

how years folded gently into decades,

how love was never measured

by flowers or promises,

but by kindness repeated every day.

He never raised a hand to her,

never pointed a finger in anger,

because respect was the first language they spoke,

and love was patient enough

to listen.

That is the love I pray for.

A love that feels safe.

A love that chooses gentleness

when the world is loud.

A love that never makes me question

whether I am cherished.

I don't long for perfection.

I long for the quiet certainty

of reaching across the bed in the middle of the night

and finding your hand there.

For wrinkles earned from years of laughing.

For birthdays celebrated in the same home.

For coffee shared before sunrise.

For every ordinary day

made extraordinary simply because

we lived it together.

If love is beautiful,

it is not because it is effortless.

It is beautiful because two hearts

wake up each morning

and choose one another again.

So until that day arrives,

I will keep believing.

That somewhere,

there is a kitchen waiting for our first dance.

A house waiting to become a home.

Children waiting to teach us

how much bigger love can grow.

And a lifetime waiting to prove

that the gentlest love stories

are often the greatest ones ever written.

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is a prestigious event celebrating the art of words. It brings together writers from all over the world, offering a platform to showcase their talent and creativity. This competition encourages participants to share their unique voices and stories, enriching the global literary landscape with diverse perspectives and styles.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Qaanita Surtie for sharing her beautiful poem, "Someday," with us. As part of the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026, Surtie's work reminds us of the power of love and the beauty found in life's simplest moments. We appreciate her contribution and look forward to seeing more of her poetic endeavors.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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