Emotions are Only Words

The bird puts its feelings in song.
The dolphin relishes in its echo.
The cats purr with contentment.
But how can humans put emotions into words?

Words are only words,
only symbols woven together in
long crossing lines,
scribbled on a piece of paper.

If words are only symbols,
then are emotions only words?
How can you describe
a gentle smile or a tear rolling down the cheek?

Or what about a burst of aggression
thrown into the hole in the wall?
Or the embracing hug that
tags along warmth and love?

Or how about the flash of disappointment
when the child fails the test?
Or the look of shame and depression when
the loved one cheats with spite?

If emotions are only words,
how can you describe emotions?