There is so much silence in matters of mental health and its impact on individuals, families, communities and the nation. It is important to speak up, educate, raise awareness, and advocate for effective, proactive, enhanced services around mental health.  

These waters runs deep

Cool as they seem deceive you not

For deep set it is

Runs deep, real deep

Cool, soft, tender, the surface is

Cool waves, calm ripple effects in display 

Yet, deep inside the belly runs furry of unfathomable rage

For upstream flood gushes in,

Tearing deep into the subsoil of the cool water bed

And yes deeper and deeper I flow, lower and lower I sink

Yes just below the surface anger, bitterness, hate, regret, hurt reins 

The hurt runs deep, scar barely healed

Deep inside memories fresh, pain surreal, like yesterday

Piercing deep, deep down the anguished soul

Unearth the pain you must, to heal

Unleash the medicine I must, into the deep

To heal, heal inside out, for the waters to reflect of the deep 

Harmony, much needed harmony to achieve

Deeper I must explore, further I should go, reach out? to tame!

Tame raging me from me

For this water, deep it runs 

Poem Description

Runs Deep is a powerful mental health awareness poem that explores the hidden emotional struggles many people face beneath a calm exterior. Using the metaphor of deep, turbulent waters, the poem sheds light on silent battles with trauma, depression, anxiety, and unresolved pain. It encourages readers to speak up, seek healing, and embrace mental health support as a vital step toward personal and collective well-being.