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Honest Lie
It’s all made up.
Staged moments.
Chosen angles.
Thought by someone,
molded by hands,
by mind.
The deciding
what you’re allowed
to see.
A poem
bleeding intention,
leaks what reality
tries to hide.
In this honest lie
I trust.
©2026 Samia Oldman
WHAT IS HUSH HALO?
Hush Halo is a dystopian fantasy poetry collection set in a near-future shaped by technology, silence, and optimized perfection. Each poem is paired with its own immersive soundscape. Learn more in Square One.
Context: After the Great Optimization, a privileged group integrated into the system, believing they had now perfected themselves.
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Really wonderful Sam!👏🌟 And how exciting 😍♥️