Difficult It Was For Me - By Halah

Written By: Halah

Category: Poetry

Competition: Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Halah presents a profound exploration of inner turmoil and familial relationships in her poem "Difficult It Was For Me." Entered in the Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026, this piece delves into themes of emotional deceit, identity, and the impact of family dynamics. Halah's work stands as a poignant reflection on the complexities of personal struggle and resilience.

About the Work

The poem "Difficult It Was For Me" paints a vivid picture of internal conflict and emotional solitude. Halah employs evocative imagery and a somber tone to convey the weight of hidden truths and the facade of happiness. The piece is rich with metaphor, depicting the struggle between external appearances and internal realities, offering a haunting insight into the poet's world.

Difficult It Was For Me

Original Submission by Halah

Thursday, 2 July 2026

A Glitch in The Grand Decree?

Difficult was it for me

To keep my secrets locked away, Inside the cage of my own ribs, Where the patient monster lay.

The forced smile was a heavy weight, A mask of bright and false deceit, While deep inside, I crumbled down, And the quiet ruin stood complete.

A portrait of a smiling girl,

With eyes that mimic hollow light, While the eerie face of cold reality Steals away her remaining sight.

I put the painted canvas on,

For an uncaring father to see,

But fractured shards of a broken heart Are all that now remain of me.

The tight-knit threads of human bonds, Once woven with a tender care, Now hang undone, decayed and frayed, Lost to the damp and freezing air.

My mother was my brightest star, My brother-home and joyful spark, Yet left by a father from afar,

I face alone the growing dark.

A hidden disease that breeds within, Or a howling monster in the dark? Why was a father unbothered by The swift erasure of my spark?

I questioned the design of truth; It never was a simple ailment- It was a warfare of the soul,

A fragile spirit's final containment.

The brightest light was but a lie, The blackest dark, the only truth; A deep deceit of ancient ages That stole the blossoms of my youth.

I stood straight through the vanity, I bore the weight of every chain, A father's orphan, a monster's gain, Instead of love, I walk in pain- Only to find myself a target for the rain.

About the Competition

The Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is a celebrated event that showcases diverse voices from around the world. This competition invites writers to share their unique perspectives and narratives, enriching the global literary landscape with their creativity and insight.

We extend our gratitude to Halah for sharing her evocative poem "Difficult It Was For Me" with us as part of the Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Her work provides a powerful glimpse into personal resilience and emotional depth. Thank you, Halah, for your contribution to our literary community.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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