The Beautiful Lie - By Dorathy Oluku

Written By: Dorathy Oluku

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Dorathy Oluku, known for her evocative writing style, brings us "The Beautiful Lie," a poem submitted to the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 under the Poetry category. With her insightful exploration of love's complexities, Dorathy invites readers to ponder the duality of emotions. This competition celebrates the creativity and passion of writers globally, and Dorathy's work exemplifies this spirit through its reflective and questioning tone.

About the Work

"The Beautiful Lie" is a profound examination of love's paradoxical nature. Dorathy Oluku skillfully portrays love as both a source of comfort and a cause of turmoil. Through vivid imagery and a contemplative tone, she delves into the ironies and struggles inherent in romantic emotions. Her work invites readers to reflect on why love's darker aspects often overshadow its beauty.

The beautiful lie

Original Submission by Dorathy Oluku

The Beautiful Lie

Oluku Nkem Dorathy

Nickname: Alërãh

Love.

A very wicked emotion.

It's never as rosy, and it's definitely never as beautiful.

It's like a bundle of emotions clustered together to get one annoying one.

It frustrates you.

It weakens you.

It strips you of the ability to think straight.

Then I ask myself,

Why exactly do people run to it?

Despite the odds and the hurt that comes with it,

Why do people want to hurt themselves?

It's never rosy...

There is a beautiful story to be told about it.

In all the struggles that come with it,

There is still peace.

There is darkness that feels harmless.

There is still a strange comfort that comes with it.

Then why does it feel like it's only the horrible features that can be seen?

I think I must be in the wrong generation.

Everything right feels wrong, and everything wrong feels wrong... funny irony.

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I can't even be happy to be happy without looking over my shoulder, hoping it's not a trap, because, well, it always is.

Nothing feels safe anymore.

What is wrong with this generation?

Why can't we be hopelessly in love?

Why can't we love to be loved?

Why can't we be at peace being seen?

Why must peace be traded with greed?

Insatiable greed.

Why?

The lovers are turning loners.

The loners are turning...

Hmmm.

It's endgame...

God of Love, I doubt this is what love should feel like.

Why can't we just have that reckless love?

Is this how it goes?

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About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar encourages writers worldwide to showcase their talent and creativity. This prestigious event highlights diverse voices and offers a platform for authors to express their unique perspectives through poetry and prose, fostering a global community united by the power of words.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Dorathy Oluku for sharing "The Beautiful Lie" with us as part of the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Her insightful exploration of love's complexities adds depth and richness to the competition, and we are grateful for her contribution to the literary world.

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.