This poem describes different emotions through short verses giving clues about each emotion. It asks "Who am I?" after each set of clues. The emotions described are fear, anger, sadness, joy, contempt, surprise, and melancholy through clues about how each emotion is experienced and expressed.

1. I tremble, my face turned
white,
I shiver, I might fear the night.
Who am I? (fear)
I am furious, I’m mad,
People often think I’m red.
Who am I? (anger/ rage)

2. I feel blue, I am upset,
My eyes are always so wet.
Who am I? (sadness)
I am laughter, friendship, fun,
I can jump, I play, I run.
Who am I? (joy/ happiness)

3. I show my intense dislike,
I offend and I despite.
Who am I? (contempt,
disgust)
Something came out of the blue,
Left me speechless. Is it true?
Who am I? (surprise)

4. I usually live in the past,
Thinking more of what it was.
I can’t find pleasure in life,
I am sad, I don’t know why.
Who am I? (melancholy)