Acceptance

In the mire of my being, emotions arise,

Anger and blame, they don't come as a surprise.

But today, I choose a different path to follow,

To accept these feelings, without judgement or sorrow.

 

For feelings, they're messengers, not to define,

But to inform me of what's happening inside.

They're not facts, nor should they control my way,

Just gentle whispers, guiding me through each day.

 

No need to beat myself up, or criticize,

For these emotions are simply passing by.

A storm that brews within, but soon it shall subside,

If only I allow them, without trying to hide.

 

For judgments and criticism make things worse,

Complicating emotions, like a neverending curse.

They linger and persist, ten times as long,

Until I find the strength to admit I was wrong.

 

So, why should I fight, resist, or deny?

When accepting them allows them to pass by,

Like rivers flowing on their natural course,

These feelings will ebb, without any force.

 

There's nothing inherently wrong with any emotion,

Anger and fear, they're just a part of life's motion.

So what if I'm angry, or feeling mad?

Accepting it allows it to dissipate, making me glad.

 

No longer tangled up inside with no way out,

I release the judgments, without any doubt.

For in the face of fear, I won't overreact,

Instead, I'll find the calmness, and gently interact.

 

My feelings need not toss me in every direction,

I have the power to choose my own reflection.

To let them pass through me, like waves on the shore,

Embracing their presence, but not anymore.

 

So, today I accept all feelings that may arise,

Without blaming myself or believing the lies.

For in this acceptance, I find peace and grace,

And navigate life's journey with a steady pace.("Acceptance") by Courtney Weaver Jr.