If Only
Always there was something to say
A tidbit to share, or a deep new secret
You didn’t want anyone else to hear
Making excuses to be with each other
Reminiscing millions of happy tales
Celebrating graduations and birthdays
Laughing innocently at purposeful silliness
That found home in each other’s solace,
Oblivious as things began to change
When emotions flared every interplay
And glance of your eyes became my stare
And every little touch longed for more
And dreaming of love became a passion,
Oh! how I held you without consent
Hugging and kissing without your knowledge
As you occupied my sleepless nights
Aching my soul in thoughts of romance
Never telling you how deeply I felt,
Yet, those feelings were eternally etched
In rhythms of lyrics only lovers create
Recalling you fondly in lifelong regret:
If only I had courage to break my silence
If only I had dared to pledge my heart
If only I had divulged words to my song.
October 25, 2020
If only you knew poetry contest
Sponsor: Silent One
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