Unspoken Truth - By Nat Smith

Written By: Nat Smith

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Nat Smith, writing under the evocative pseudonym "Unspoken Truth," presents a deeply introspective poem titled "Unspoken Truth." This entry is a part of the Poetry category in the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. The poem delves into the intricacies of unexpressed emotions and the struggle to articulate them. Through vivid imagery and a contemplative tone, Nat brings to life the inner turmoil of holding feelings close, reflecting a universal human experience.

About the Work

"Unspoken Truth" captures the delicate balance between vulnerability and silence. Through striking metaphors and carefully crafted verses, Nat Smith explores the hesitance and fragility of expressing one's deepest emotions. The poem's imagery, rich with contrasts like sunlight and shadows, evokes a sense of tension and release, culminating in a powerful reflection on the complexities of communication and self-expression.

Unspoken Truth

Original Submission by Nat Smith

Unspoken Truth

I hold my feelings like glass in my chest,

afraid if I move them they won’t ever rest,

they rattle and shimmer, too sharp to

explain,

like sunlight that somehow still manages

pain.

I open my mouth like I’m cracking a door,

let courage step in where it hasn’t before,

but my eyes start to sting like salt in a

wound,

and the moment I practiced dissolves way

too soon.

My voice turns to thread that unravels

midair,

each word barely hanging, too thin to repair,

it trembles and tangles, then falls out of

place,

like trying to run but forgetting the pace.

My throat closes up like a fist in a fight,

like shadows that tighten their grip on the

light,

every sentence I built starts to scatter and

go,

like smoke in the wind I can’t seem to hold.

And all of the truth that I wanted to show

shrinks small in my chest, with nowhere to

go—

so I swallow the storm, let the silence just

grow,

and all that escapes me is,

“I don’t know.”

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026, hosted by Hashtag Kalakar, is a prestigious platform celebrating the art of poetry and storytelling. It brings together writers from across the globe, offering them an opportunity to share their unique voices and perspectives. The competition fosters creativity and encourages participants to explore diverse themes and styles.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Nat Smith for sharing "Unspoken Truth" with us in the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Your evocative depiction of unexpressed emotions resonates deeply and adds a poignant voice to this year's entries. We look forward to witnessing more of your creative journey.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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