How are you feeling today?

How often do you ask yourself

"What am I feeling?"

Several times a day?

Every day? 

Occasionally?

Never?

How do you manage

Changes in your mood?

Do you notice the movement

From bad to good?

Do you see moods approaching

Like storms on the horizon?

Or are they suddenly upon you

A shock; like lightning?

Do you fear the low

The anxious, despairing?

Or accept the reality

Just part of living?

Here's a simple tool

To help you observe

Feelings you're feeling

Get ahead of the curve

Make time each day

Each hour, if possible

Stop, be still

Your feelings are acceptable

Don't fear your emotions

Or pretend they're not true

They're telling you something

Embrace their value

If what you notice

Worries your mind

Ask someone you trust

To yourself be kind