To Colour Your Heart Again - By Hajara Hilmee

Written By: Hajara Hilmee

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Hajara Hilmee brings us a heartfelt exploration of love and self-discovery in her poem "To Colour Your Heart Again," a distinguished entry in the Poetry category of the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. With its central theme of emotional depth and personal introspection, Hilmee's work invites readers to journey through the intricate dance of affection and identity.

About the Work

"To Colour Your Heart Again" by Hajara Hilmee is an evocative exploration of love's complexity and the inner turmoil of self-worth. The poem weaves vivid imagery and emotional candor, capturing the protagonist's struggle with pretense and longing for genuine recognition. Through a graceful narrative, Hilmee portrays the profound desire for connection and understanding, painting a poignant picture of vulnerability and hope.

To colour your heart again.

Original Submission by Hajara Hilmee

TO COLOUR YOUR HEART RED AGAIN.

Profound emotion of deep affection,

Like a soft embrace, swaddled with care,

Two hearts melting into one another.

She saw it there- the beauty of love.

She had always been the perfect daughter,

Her parents’ pride,

And everything above,

Until she became another’s dove.

Like the missing piece of a puzzle in her dishevelled ride,

Like soft raindrops amongst the purple daisies,

Like the radiance of stars around the moon

He was the calmness to her chaos.

Yet, even when love was allured,

She never seemed to rest assured.

Thoughts rambling like thunderous nights:

“He could have found someone better.

Sit for hours and write love letters

To someone who actually deserved him.”

She perfected her smile,

So none suspected her late-night wail.

Shadows lurked in the corner,

Her chest tightening.

She believed herself to be the loner.

With every passing day, she was losing herself,

Pretending to be someone she’s not,

Faking smiles, acting fine,

Pretending to be the ‘perfect daughter,’

Never crossing the line.

She’s full.

She’s full of love,

Of pretense,

Of fear,

Of all the things she doesn’t wish to be.

All she wants is for someone to see,

To comprehend through her soul,

To look at her heart, wrenching, shattering into pieces,

To take them back, fix it, fix her.

She’s tired. Tired of trying to be okay when she’s not.

But she, certainly, is unaware of a writer’s love.

For a writer would use black ink to color your heart red again,

And provide you with a company that fathoms you,

Like the key that unlocks a garden of tulips on a warm spring breeze.

For a writer’s love is, indeed, never-ending.

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026, hosted by Hashtag Kalakar, is a prestigious platform celebrating creativity and expression across diverse genres. This annual event brings together talented writers from around the world, showcasing their unique voices and stories. Participants engage in a vibrant literary community, sharing their works with a global audience.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Hajara Hilmee for her moving contribution to the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. "To Colour Your Heart Again" offers a profound reflection on love and self-awareness. We are grateful for the opportunity to celebrate such poignant creative expression.

About Hashtag Kalakar

Hashtag Kalakar is a creative platform dedicated to providing artists, writers, singers and other creative talents with opportunities to showcase their work and reach wider audiences through competitions, features and creative initiatives.