Unjust Love by Ayodeji Ajagbe
Unjust Love was born out of a moment of emotional conflict and brutal self-reflection. It explores the darker side of artistic expressionβhow words, though beautiful, can sometimes be used to mask indifference, manipulate emotions, or feign affection.
The poem serves as a confession from a writer who admits to using their craft not as a mirror of true love, but as a veil for dishonesty. Itβs a raw, unfiltered glimpse into the mind of someone who questions the morality of their own art and the consequences it might have had on those who believed in its sincerity.
The poem was featured in Anusha Gargβs βBecause We Love The Sunβ poetry anthology that was published in India, 2023.