Don't be so happy that the sun has come
out, showering all with its light and warmth
You still have darkness swirling around you
Beware, it will cost you a life of love
Too long hidden in the murk and the dim
Those bright beams invade every unlit nook
Now in your face the obvious unveiled
No-where to hide such stark clarity of
this shit-mess you’re bringing into your life
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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