Emotions Poem by Barry Middleton

the basic four emotions that we know
must go with us wherever we may go
I favor glad or sad
I'd rather not be mad
and scared I'd love to simply let that go

the sadness of the cloudiest of days
reminds me that the sun is still ablaze
yes just behind the cloud
obscure but yet still proud
and soon it will break through to brighter days

I know forever I'll always get by
whenever I can laugh or I can cry
I will not be afraid
I'll keep chin up and staid
until the heavens break this mortal tie

then I will be relieved of anger too
just one less block upon a lovely view
and if I could I would
I know I never should
not ever let my anger out on you