Big Feelings

My feelings are big
They feel bigger than me
They feel taller and broader
Than the tallest tall tree

A hand on my belly
I count, "One, two, three..."
And breathe in as deep
As the shining blue sea

Repeat this again
As much as I need
Until those big feelings
They start to recede

Last, wrap my arms tight
And give Self a hug
Say, "You're doing alright."
"You just needed self-love"

-gws