I feel better when I smile
a cuppa, a chat, a friendly handshake
a fist bump or a hug
an app coming back.
I feel better when I use the gym,
lifting more and more
“go on”, “you can do it”
pushes me to carry on.
I feel better when I have a visit
a panini, a slice of cake
a hundred hugs over
kisses and tears make me stronger
mums and dads, all kinds of people
laughter and the hope of a better ever after.
I feel better when I’m kind
I feel better when I help others
filling forms
going to the library
singing as I work, playing a game of scrabble.
I feel better when the door closes
I feel better when Emmerdale starts
The freedom of thought
a chance to share stories
to be a shoulder to cry on
I feel better when I am me
I feel better when I breath
to reassure that i am alive
to know this is not forever.