Strength Laden Houra of Four - By Seema

Written By: Seema

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Seema presents "Strength Laden Houra of Four," a compelling entry in the poetry category of the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. The poem navigates the intense emotional landscape of a soldier returning from the battlefield, facing the quiet yet profound conflicts within his personal life. With vivid imagery and a poignant narrative, Seema's work captures the duality of external and internal battles, leaving readers with a resonant meditation on strength and vulnerability.

About the Work

"Strength Laden Houra of Four" touches on themes of inner conflict, emotional estrangement, and the burden of silence. Seema crafts a narrative that juxtaposes the tangible battles of war with the intangible struggles of personal relationships. The poem's mood is somber, reflective, and deeply human, as it explores the emotional chasm that can grow between loved ones. Through a soldier's eyes, Seema poignantly examines the cost of war beyond the battlefield.

Strength Laden Houra of Four

Original Submission by Seema

Strength Laden Hours of Four...

Am a merciless man combating at the battle field

Enemies and their evils,merely things to deal

Never a bit of hesitation nor the sense of guilt

Killing is my passion,my heart is stone-built

Years I spend in theis wicked play,

Hundreds killed and more I can slay.

In the longing just to see her again,

I could pay everything, take every pain

And the day I come back home,

Her anger greets me a welcome,

The loneliness of her eyes halves me into two,

Turning the rainbows of my gaiety into

shades of blue

And there's silence budding all around,

I reluctantly speak and she doesn't hears a sound,

Blank stances then begin filling the space,

Strangulates me dearths of her blooming grace.

And slowly the night seeps in between,

She is merciless now over my every sin,

Sleeping besides ne with horizons of a lifetime,

A wall of silence contrives, that won't ever sublime

She sleeps dozing off her back on my face

Empowering that monster to consume me in its embrace,

The silence grins and grins as grows the

night,

Feeble I'm, she's the one I could never fight

And scared ,I sitting at the corner pray,

May this wall shatter with the new day,

I gather my courage once again as I step outside the door,

Am a soldier standing tall at the strength laden hours of four

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026, hosted by Hashtag Kalakar, celebrates diverse voices in poetry and creative writing from around the world. This competition provides a platform for writers to share their unique stories and perspectives, fostering a global community of literary expression and appreciation. Participants contribute to a rich tapestry of contemporary literature, engaging audiences with their creative visions.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Seema for her submission, "Strength Laden Houra of Four," to the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Her exploration of the complex themes within this poem enriches the competition with its emotional depth and artistic expression. We look forward to seeing more of Seema's insightful contributions in the future.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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