"බොන්සායි" - By Vinuka Walawage

Written By: Vinuka Walawage

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Vinuka Walawage, a poet hailing from Sri Lanka, presents the evocative Sinhala poem "බොන්සායි" in the Poetry category of the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. This annual competition by Hashtag Kalakar showcases diverse voices from around the world, celebrating the beauty and depth of creative writing. "බොන්සායි" captures the delicate interplay between nature and human emotion, offering readers a glimpse into its poignant themes and rich cultural context.

About the Work

"බොන්සායි" unfolds with the graceful imagery of a bonsai tree, symbolizing resilience and the delicate balance of life. The poem intricately weaves themes of tranquility and introspection, depicting the bonsai as a reflection of life's subtle beauty and challenges. Through vivid language and cultural references, Vinuka Walawage invites readers to explore the serene yet profound connection between nature and the human spirit.

"බොන්සායි"

Original Submission by Vinuka Walawage

Entry1_Vinuka Walawage

* Country - Sri Lanka

* Language - Sinhala

බොන්සායි

සෙන් කතාවක සැහැල්ලුව ගෙන

ඇවිත් සකුරා මලක් සේ නුඹ

නිබ්බුතය නොකියාම ගිලගෙන

"සසර" සඳැසක් ලෙසින් කියවන

තෙමී උඳුවප් වැහි බිඳෙන් බිඳ

වැඩී ලියලා ළමැද පූදින

මගේ ගෙමිදුල සරසවන්නට

කැපිය යුතු අතු පතර පෙන්වන

බොහෝ අතු ඉති නැමී ගිය කල

දරා හිඳ හිරු එළිය ඉහිරෙන

දුරුතු පෝයේ සඳ සෙවණ හිඳ

බොන්සායි නුඹ තෙමී යනු මැන

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026, hosted by Hashtag Kalakar, is a prestigious platform that brings together writers and poets from across the globe. Celebrating creativity and expression, the competition provides an opportunity for participants to share their unique perspectives and stories. It aims to foster a global community of literary enthusiasts dedicated to the art of writing.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Vinuka Walawage for sharing "බොන්සායි" with us. Your participation in the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 enriches the tapestry of voices celebrated in this event. We appreciate your contribution to the world of poetry and look forward to witnessing more of your literary journey.

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.