The Story of Getting Wasted - By Saajidah

Written By: Saajidah

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Saajidah's poignant piece, "The Story of Getting Wasted," participates under the Poetry category in the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. This emotionally charged poem delves into themes of love, loss, and the complex journey of unfulfilled relationships. Saajidah invites readers to explore the depths of emotion and introspection, making it a notable contribution to this year's competition.

About the Work

This poem by Saajidah explores the haunting narrative of a love story that never reached its desired conclusion. The work is imbued with a sense of longing and introspection, capturing the essence of heartache and the struggle to move on. With its vivid imagery and contemplative tone, the poem reflects on promises, guilt, and the inevitable unraveling of emotions, offering a deeply personal and universal message.

Story of getting wasted

Original Submission by Saajidah

The Story of Getting Wasted

I heard you're writing the story of getting wasted.

Tell me, what will you write?

A love that never made it?

Is that the story you tell?

I would've written pages until there was an end,

Where love prevailed with every blood cell

Scattered memories,

Broken hearts,

Pages best left untold.

There's no word that fits,

No word that can describe

A story of two hearts full of love,

But a grip too weak to hold

So you continue to write your part,

But I have one question:

Will you write about the promises made, Your love and obsession?

How will you hide the guilt and sorrow in your tone,

When all the feelings of the heart

Will eventually unravel?

In this story of separation,

You'll write that part with the most hesitation.

The sweetness of ease after hardship, You will never know,

Because you allowed obstacles

To make your decision,

And chose to let this love story go.

So if this story must come to an end Before its conclusion,

Then allow me to say this to you:

A true love would've moved mountains to be with you.

In your story of getting wasted,

Write my name too:

A love incomplete,

All the efforts that never made it through.

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar celebrates diverse voices and creative expressions from around the world. It provides a platform for poets and writers to share their unique perspectives and stories, contributing to a rich tapestry of contemporary literature. The competition is a prestigious event that brings together a global community of creative minds.

Thank you, Saajidah, for sharing your evocative poem, "The Story of Getting Wasted," with the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Your work has added depth and emotion to this year's entries, and we are grateful for your participation and the introspective journey your words have provided.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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