True Love Exists - By Hajara Hilmee

Written By: Hajara Hilmee

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Hajara Hilmee offers a tender exploration of the intricacies of love in her poem "True Love Exists," a featured submission in the Poetry category of the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. With a focus on the theme of love's timing and its often concealed nature, this piece invites readers to ponder the delicate dance of human connection.

About the Work

"True Love Exists" delves into the nuanced world of romantic relationships, questioning conventional beliefs about timing and alignment in love. Through vivid imagery and thoughtful contrasts, the poem paints love as both hidden and revealed, a dance of elements that complement and ignite. The mood is reflective, yet hopeful, suggesting that true love, though rare, is an enduring flame.

True love exists.

Original Submission by Hajara Hilmee

TRUE LOVE EXISTS.

They speak of right person, wrong time,

And of wrong person, perfectly aligned.

But Ever heard of

The right person, at the right time?

They shield it, hide it beneath covers,

Laying Protection in the dark.

Perhaps love is pessimistic,

Or so they try to convince you.

Yet, love and affection aren’t always Pinecones,

They are pebbles hidden beneath gravel.

And sometimes, glittering gems,

Unearthed only by a miner of North star

​Ask me of people in love and I’d paint them in the colours of the quite dawn,

Two elements meant to collide

Like salt and pepper, they complement each other

Like the sunny side of an egg, face up.

Until the pan heats , their hearts ignite

Bursting into flames , sparks of love

And Even after the pan cools and the grub Is consumed,

Their hearts continue their

Fervent, synchronized dance,

A perpetual flame in the embers.

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar celebrates the art of words, welcoming writers from around the world to share their unique voices and stories. This prestigious event provides a platform for poets and authors to express their creativity and explore a wide range of themes through their written work.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Hajara Hilmee for her captivating submission, "True Love Exists," to the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Her poetic exploration of love enriches the dialogue on human connection, inviting readers to reflect on the timeless dance of hearts.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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