The Name of Emotions
Hello, my name is Fear.
The most fundamental part of being human.
I am the unknown that leaves you awake at night.
Hello, my name is Doubt.
The biggest killer of dreams.
I am that whisper in the corner of your mind.
Hello, my name is Anxiety.
The inability to deal with stress.
I am the perfectionist nature that is slowly killing you faster.
Hello, my name is Envy.
That bitter twist in your stomach.
I am the “if only” that swirls before your eyes.
Hello, my name is Sadness.
Weeping by the grave.
I am the gut wrenching pain of oblivion.
Hello, my name is Despair.
The lost child wandering through the darkness before dawn.
I am defeat settling around your shoulders.
Hello, my name is the Human Soul,
And I will not be broken by temporary things.
Goodbye fear. My name is Bravery.
The most fundamental skill of survival.
I am the faith that I need to make it through.
Goodbye doubt. My name is Confidence.
The knowledge that my greatest critic is myself.
I am that nudge to go just one more time.
Goodbye anxiety. My name is Serenity.
The ability to be calm in the storm.
I am the unconquerable nature that allows me to rise above.
Goodbye envy. My name is Content
Happiness that I did all of this.
I am the rose bush that is prettier than any grass.
Goodbye sadness. My name is Joy.
Smiling because tears will dry.
I am, “One thing may go, but another will come.”
Goodbye despair. My name is Hope.
Stars shine the brightest on the darkest nights.
I am resignation surrendering to determination.