“During the new moon in Aries, I found this waterfall. I had been struggling with the past, and felt that a personal journey would be healing. I decided to jump into the water, and after reemerging, the water felt like a blessing.”
Maddy Fay Robinson is a writer based out of the Rocky Mountains. Her work has been featured by CBC Books, Ember Chasm Review, and Viewless Wings, and her artwork is forthcoming in Moss Puppy Magazine. @maddylibs (Instagram)
Extemporaneous Extremes Poetry by SOUM
CW: Risky Behaviour, Mental Health
Braking to a grinding halt I want to drive full tilt into The granny-driven vehicle in my way Should I?
Daydreaming, happy in my head Impatient fingers click click click Close enough to take a bite Should I?
On the cliffs edge looking Down down down thinking What if I stepped off? Should I?
Cutting meat with a shiny blade Sharp like your cheeky tongue Imagine it slicing soft human flesh Should I?
Functioning in everyday pitter patter Suppressing those teasing impulsive notions I wonder, do I need to get help? Should I?
SOUM (Screams of Unfettered Minds) is a newly-formed New Zealand based female trio whose poetry leans towards the darker aspects of life. They champion bringing awareness to mental health and social issues. www.unfetterednfts.com @SOUMpoets (Twitter)