Two in a Kind - By Milana Bhullar

Written By: Milana Bhullar

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

In her poignant poem "Two in a Kind," Milana Bhullar delves into the intricate tapestry of dual identity, weaving together themes of cultural and personal duality. As a participant in the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026, her work stands as a testament to the ongoing exploration of self in a multicultural world. Through her verses, Bhullar invites readers into a reflective space, challenging them to consider the complexities of identity and belonging.

About the Work

"Two in a Kind" captures the essence of living between two worlds, presenting a vivid exploration of identity and cultural dichotomy. Through evocative imagery and a contemplative tone, Bhullar portrays the struggle and reconciliation of existing as a blend of two distinct backgrounds. Her use of language sharpens the contrast and harmony between these identities, inviting readers to ponder the question of self.

Two in a kind

Original Submission by Milana Bhullar

Two in a kind

I am a shell despite the two different people in my blood

A shell of a person that’s a culmination of two

Two tongues two cultures two colours and hues

That is probably one more than you

My skin is like haze

I float in your space

From one place to another I drift and suffuse but not in the air you’d like to inhale and you breathe me away

Where do I belong if I’m taint and I taunt and I’m a culmination of two that constantly broaches the question of who are you

I am melting and it’s unnecessary

If I were water I’d come from the sea that goes up the beaches in the north east and up those in the south east

I am melting between the seam of two

Two tongues two cultures two colours and hues

I melt between that seam and it falls apart like if it were a stitch in your cheek because I’m struggling to hold on to both

I am ice that stings and there is no in between

I have to be one of the two but

I’m neither just one of those things cause they fall and it’s bleak and you ask who are you

I am sergeant pepper

I sit on my own and am alone turned lonely in my field of forever

The worms in the grass and the flies in the air are indifferent

The space is wide and the sky doesn’t lear

My skin is white and my accent unclear

But I’m not one of the two

Neither of the

Two tongues two cultures two colours and hues

So in my strawberry field of forever you run up and ask unlike the bugs in the grass

Who are you

I am the grains of sand that don’t hold in your fist

I am the understanding that falls from your grasp when the slash on the form doesn’t allow me to be who I am

I become the ‘others’ on a form for the race I was born

I become ‘others’ because I am not one of the two

I am not one of a culmination of

Two tongues two cultures two colours and hues

I am both on paper, I am the red dotted line under the two of what my parents are

But I can’t claim just either so what do I do when you ask

Who are you

I am a whistle that stings your ear

I am sharp and clear and won’t disappear if you want me as one you get none at all

I am the two, the

Two tongues two cultures two colours and hues

I am both and if that’s a problem

If I am a culmination of two that are each their own and they put it on me to be both

That is what I’ll do

And if you half me and put in either of the two that won’t claim me like they would a mix of meat in ham

I’ll sit on my own and sew the seam above me like a tent and continue to be who I am

I am a culmination of two

I am both

I am two in a kind

I am two tongues two cultures two colours and hues

That is what I say to those who ask

Who are you

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is a platform that celebrates diverse voices and creative expression from around the world. This esteemed competition provides poets and writers an opportunity to showcase their literary talents, explore thematic narratives, and engage with a global audience.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Milana Bhullar for her thought-provoking contribution, "Two in a Kind," to the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Her poetic exploration of duality and identity enriches the dialogue on cultural and personal narratives. We look forward to witnessing more of her creative journey.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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