Emotions

Emotions are tricky.

Believe me.

Every time I think I know the depth of emotions I can feel,

every time I feel like I’ve finally captured the essence

of the possible range of emotions in my world,

more come to take up residence and surprise me yet again.

Emotions are like people. There are too many to categorize,

to place into little boxes and hope they don’t escape.

I have too many little boxes, too many misshapen boxes with lids that don’t fit,

too many tears that threaten to come but only escape late at night

when everyone else is asleep.

And I know it’s only the middle of life,

that there are so many more I have yet to find,

but if there aren’t many more good emotions,

I’m afraid the bad ones will swallow me whole.

And leave nothing in return.

Sam