If you die I will kill you
spoken with sinister undercurrent
In the abyss of winters despair
I cling on selfishly
hibernating under fluffy blankets
Body depressing mattress
Thoughts depressing mind
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SOUM (Screams of Unfettered Minds) is a newly-formed female trio whose poems explore the darker aspects of life championing awareness for mental health and social issues. These private Kiwis consider their style to be raw, unapologetic, unfiltered, cheeky, but always heartfelt, using their poems as their mouthpiece. Twitter/X: @SOUMpoets