The Incarceration of Being Human - By Navindu Pahasara

Written By: Navindu Pahasara

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Navindu Pahasara presents a profound poetic work titled "The Incarceration of Being Human" as part of the Poetry category in the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. This evocative piece offers an introspective exploration of human existence and identity. Pahasara's poetry invites readers into a contemplative space, encouraging reflection on the essence of being and the conscious experience of life itself.

About the Work

Pahasara's poem delves into the theme of human existence, exploring the complex interplay between consciousness and identity. The work is rich with introspection and philosophical inquiry, questioning the nature of truth and selfhood. Through vivid imagery and thoughtful reflection, the poem challenges readers to consider the constructs of life and the emotional burdens we carry.

The Incarceration of Being Human

Original Submission by Navindu Pahasara

The Incarnation of Being Human

The incarnation of being human that never consented to be within,

A soul ignited by pure consciousness that never consented to be energized within,

The natal condition that was thrown against a will of within,

Consciousness of human unconsciousness forged against othering one another within,

The life was never hard at its core by its premises,

The life itself forges fullness through nothingness,

It’s the consciousness of human existence that carved life’s hardness,

As living against the truth of life’s hardness, why do we lie to ourselves,

The truth is we, humans who we are in the truest sense,

Crafted by our own fragments of life itself,

The truth is, the life we live in the truest sense,

Crafted by everything inherently connected to our life itself,

Be who you are-witness the truest sense of yourself,

Just one life thrown at you at least make it yours, yourself,

Careful of the emotional weights you carry into your life itself,

Because the truth is, at the end nothing is yours,

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is a prestigious platform celebrating the diverse voices and creative expressions of writers worldwide. This competition showcases an array of poetic and narrative works, providing a space for artists to share their unique perspectives and engage with a global audience.

Thank you, Navindu Pahasara, for sharing your insightful poem, "The Incarceration of Being Human," with us. Your participation in the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 enriches the dialogue on identity and consciousness. We appreciate your contribution and the reflections your work inspires.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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