Had The Years...

Just a poem, my wonders written down.

Had the years played out differently, should we?

The snows of winter fallen at similar times.

The sounds of our feet on hardwood in sync.

The sun set on the same mountains.

The same path taken by our feet.

 

Had the years been placed more fairly, could we?

The hourglass tipped just so, not a moving grain.

The winds still, no shaking of the trees causing season's change.

The salty waves lapping at the same shore.

The freesias blooming on the similar eve.

 

Had the years been offered more closely, would we?

The hands placed in a delicate touch.

The eyes met, tension in the passion burned irises.

The lips tangled in love, not pity.

The love for you in my heart reciprocated in yours.

Author's Note

I wonder sometimes...

Reviews

[Crowley]

Ahhhhh....the freesias. I so love that word cant think of a better name for a flower. How did I miss this....makes feel a little neglectful. Reminds of being under the sweetheart tree, listening for the long boy, trying to find the ultimately lost love that is really never lost, just shifted a bit. Great writing. Glad you reposted this.

[Jeff]

Those what ifs! They always make great poetry!

[Nothing Personal]

Yah.I love the what if..theme..This has been written with style and poignance, and hardly in a obvious kind of way, which is good. I like the expressive ideas which the poem creates in its delivery. Well done..

[Jenny Nelson]

I love this. The repeated questions make the piece very thought provoking. Well done!

[bradysgrl2000]

Very good...I really liked the imagery

[Coyote Poetry]

Such a organize way to write of life and love. I like the feel of the poem. It is written very strongly. The questions we wish to know the what IF'S leave us in mystery and wonder. I like the total poem. A very good ending.
Coyote