Whisperer - By Ng Ka Ying

Written By: Ng Ka Ying

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

In "Whisperer," Ng Ka Ying, writing under the pen name Whisperer, presents a captivating piece of poetry. Featured in the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026, this poem explores the delicate interplay between love and nature. Through vivid imagery and emotional depth, the poem invites readers into a world where the elements of the natural world intertwine with the whispers of affection.

About the Work

"Whisperer" by Ng Ka Ying offers a gentle yet profound meditation on the themes of love and nature. The poem's rich imagery, from grains of sand to empty seashells, creates a vivid backdrop for the intimate dialogue between the speaker and the elements. The poem's tone is both reflective and soothing, providing a serene exploration of the ways in which love is expressed and experienced through natural metaphors.

Whisperer

Original Submission by Ng Ka Ying

Whisperer

Grains of sand cling onto me, sticking on my skin like powdered sugar being thickly coated on my favorite pastry,

stubbornly entangling and holding onto my hair like the dandelion dancing to the celebration of seasonal changes, spreading all across the spring and summer field with all the intentions to grow happy flowers, the foundation of all lives

they even run into the cracks of my fingernails,

each I patiently wash off,

rubbing my hands by the shallow end of the sea

where cold water drowns my toes and washes my feet

and I tiptoe on the hot, white sand, where it is burning my feet

my footprints get barely washed off

The white foam lingers on the dampened sand

still, the emptied seashells, once carried little crabs of kinds, all gathered, now being led, and they travel from one shore to another,

they all lay rest, making up today’s shoreline

You speak to me like those empty shells by the sea

Your words play through me like an old radio,

grainy and familiar,

stroking my heart as if it was a little kitten to be loved

Sooner or later,

your voice crawls into my ears like a little hermit crab to its shell,

Your voice sits in my head like a king to his rightful glory

There

the rain whispers to me saying

“I love you”

“I love you”

over and over again

Undeniably and surely

you love me

without letting the sun take off my clothes

or the wind blowing my senses off,

you love me

In the most sleepless night,

the seashells sing me to sleep

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026, hosted by Hashtag Kalakar, is a prestigious platform for poets and writers worldwide. It celebrates creativity and expression through written word, encouraging a diverse array of voices to share their work. Participants contribute their unique perspectives and styles, enriching the global literary landscape.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Ng Ka Ying for sharing "Whisperer" with us in the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Your poetic insights and evocative imagery provide a beautiful exploration of love and nature. We are grateful for your contribution and look forward to seeing more of your creative expressions in the future.

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.