Our Eight Basic Emotions

Fear is the feeling of being afraid, Afraid of what’s said or what’s done, And joy is the feeling of being so happy, From living a life full of fun. Then anger is the feeling of being irate, Being enraged and livid, full of mad, And grief gets a mention as a feeling of woe, When you’re feeling all down and all sad. The feeling of when something’s nasty or wrong, That’s the feeling of pure disgust, While a positive emotion of earned admiration Is the powerful feeling of trust. Unprepared and caught right off guard, Surprise is the mood you’ll detect, And when you’re awaiting a foreseeable forecast, Anticipation is what you’ll expect. These are our emotions we play with each day, Please balance these to keep yourself sane. By exercising every emotional corner you turn You’ll enjoy all there is in your brain.