When I look at our World today - By Arvishka Pramlall

Written By: Arvishka Pramlall

Category: Slam Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Introducing Arvishka Pramlall's evocative slam poetry piece, "When I look at our World today," featured in the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. This powerful entry delves into the urgent need for human connection, compassion, and transformative change in our modern world. Through vivid imagery and a profound message, Arvishka calls upon readers to envision a future where humanity thrives on empathy and understanding.

About the Work

Arvishka Pramlall's poem is a poignant reflection on the state of our world. It challenges societal norms and advocates for empathy over ambition. The piece's mood is both contemplative and urgent, urging readers to consider the impact of their actions. Through compelling imagery and a direct call to action, Pramlall invites us to envision a world where love and understanding are paramount.

When I look at our World today

Original Submission by Arvishka Pramlall

Slam Poem: “When I look at our world today” by Arvishka Pramlall

When I look at our world today, I think just maybe we are in most need of humanists that can heal. That maybe we need more doctors who heal not just physical wounds, but those that heal from the heart. That maybe we need more artists that tell stories that touch our hearts, invoke our inner humanity, and spark transformation. Not just accountants that run after pay checks, entrepreneurs that buy into this capitalist system, but activists that dream of a better world, where change is not just a movement but a constant evolving reality. Just maybe, we need more humanitarians that seek to hold the hands of those destitute, black, white, brown, four legged or voiceless . Not more scientists that walk around boastful of their inventions that exploit only more and more of our Earth, not just mathematicians that dwell upon numbers, while we become the statistics of data analysts. Just maybe we need more pacifists that refuse to be toyed around by politicians and say no to violence once and for all. Just maybe, we need a little more love, a little more tolerance, a little more respect, and a little more patience. Or maybe we need the resilience to say that’s enough, and I forgive you. Cause don’t you see, haven’t we caused enough damage, haven’t we hurt each other enough, haven’t we exploited enough, haven’t we stole just enough. Cause maybe, just maybe all we really need now is more with a heart that holds true to humanity. And says its enough, and it stops here now and always.

~Arvishka Pramlall

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is an esteemed platform celebrating literary talents worldwide. It invites participants to share their unique voices and perspectives in poetry and creative writing, fostering a global community of artists dedicated to the power of words.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Arvishka Pramlall for their moving contribution, "When I look at our World today," to the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Your insightful words inspire us to reflect deeply on our shared humanity and the change we wish to see in the world.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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