The life's games with echoes and stillness - By Shirmila Perera

Written By: Shirmila Perera

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Shirmila Perera presents a contemplative journey through her poem "The life's games with echoes and stillness," a thoughtful entry in the Poetry category of the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. With a focus on life's intricate patterns, Perera's work delves into the recurring themes of echoes and stillness that define our existence. Her poem is a profound exploration of the human experience, capturing moments of both chaos and calm, and the delicate balance between the two.

About the Work

The poem weaves a tapestry of life's stages, from the cries of newborns to the gentle stillness of companionship. Shirmila Perera uses vivid imagery and rhythmic cadence to bring forth the contrasts of life's journey. The poem's introspective nature invites readers to reflect on the echoes of their own experiences, the stillness they seek, and the enduring cycles of growth and learning. It is a meditation on the beauty and complexity of life's ongoing narrative.

The life's games with echoes and stillness

Original Submission by Shirmila Perera

Life’s games with echoes and stillness

The mom’s cries and the recurrence of the throes of labour sensitize the father’s steadiness. The very first reverberant wailing of the new born jewel gives them hope and reliance. The valuable enfant then hears the clergyman’s first blessing within a tranquil ambience. The new born is like a treasure hunted in this uncertain world with echoes and stillness.

When the kid pronounces the words, letter by letter, the father smiles with seriousness. The child’s recurrent silly screams are often like strikes of thunder and the mother repeats “Be quiet!” The nursery rimes and the alphabet were repeated about the images of life’s riot.

The child is growing up in a world like a game of scrabbles with echoes and stillness.

“He is a born scholar!” Where were the words of wisdom repeated? Were the voices of his school worthless? Hearing the tintinnabulation of the bell, then straightway to listen to the habitual assembly. Each time he sings the school anthem with the constant gratitude while standing still quietly. This intelligent pawn or king improves himself in the competitive world with echoes and stillness.

The lovers, hand in hand, listening again to each other’s melodies of life’s happiness. Laughing sobbing whispering arguing agreeing and disagreeing to seek a rhythmic relationship. They also prefer quietness to enjoy the distracting stillness of companionship.

These earthly lovers exist in a heavenly world like a karaoke contest with echoes and stillness.

The family members interdepend and they should abide by the values and routine gentleness. The Matrimonial love respect and duty should be repeatedly maintained without being clowns. The calmness and quietness should reverberate in confronting constant ups and downs. The family is like pack of cards at the game of patience in this world of war with echoes and stillness.

The ageing foot prints of the recurring games of life which are won or lost with hopefulness. The nostalgia of the life’s riddles solved in the middle of the usual wonders of uncertainty. Life’s constant pains and happiness are accepted and rejected to win life’s beauty.

The aged human waits in this world like the escape room with the echoes of angels to reach stillness. Poem written by Shirmila Perera

The poem “ Life’s games with echoes and stillness” is originally written by Shirmila Perera specifically for this Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition.

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is a prestigious platform that celebrates the art of storytelling and poetic expression. It invites writers and poets from around the world to share their creative works, fostering a global community of literary enthusiasts. The competition is renowned for its diverse categories and commitment to highlighting original voices in the literary arts.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Shirmila Perera for her evocative contribution, "The life's games with echoes and stillness," to the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Her poetic exploration of life's echoes and stillness enriches our understanding of the human condition. We look forward to seeing more of her insightful work in the future.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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