Negative emotions, I was trying to hide you all my life.
Pretending you don't exist which caused pain that could sting like a rusty, big knife.
Pain deep inside that I denied to let myself feel
What was the appeal? Which way did I feel?
Seeming happy on the outside that's what seemed important

But it was just an illusion, it was just for show
So people wouldn't know
How I really feel inside
But that is something I cannot hide
No matter how hard I tried
It hit me in the face
Where was the right place?

For those negative emotions? How would I know?
Although I think I slowly know by now.
Somehow I figured it out
What those feelings are about

They are about being fully human, the whole experience
Feeling happy and sad and angry and mad
And cheerful and fearful and tearful and delighted
All my feelings united

Expressing those feelings in a healthy way
Knowing I can do that now always makes my day
Negative emotions you are welcome to stay
With me that is
But don't overdo it
Otherwise I will throw a fit
Leave some room for positive emotions as well
Because I cannot dwell
On either kind of feelings

What the future will hold I cannot know
One thing I know that is for sure
I am whole
No more feeling out of control
I love life, friends and family and being myself
Like all the great books on my shelf
Feeling all the feelings
My soul has begun healing.

Forever grateful for this beautiful life
For things I want to strive
For and always survive
When I dive
Into all of my feelings
This will be my ultimate healing