If Only

Lyrics

If only I could see

the light shining in your eyes.

If only you could know

you're the one who gives me strength.

If only I could be

the reason for all your smiles.

If only I could tell

I love you more than anyone else...

but life,

life ain't ever fair...

it takes away too soon

all you care about.

And now,

now I'm forced to think of you;

nothing more than a memory

tearing me apart,

as I close my eyes...

If only I could see

the light shining in your eyes.

If only you could know

you're the one who gives me strength.

If only I could be

the reason for all your smiles.

If only I could tell

I love you more than anyone else...

Reviews

[William Liston]

So poignant and true ... I could relate to almost every word. I love the repetition and simplicity of this piece and how they convey the speaker's grief and longing. I also enjoyed the word flow in this piece ... every syllable seemed to dance from the page ... I rarely see it when free verse does that. Overall, a very strong poem.

- William Liston

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you so much, William! I'm glad you liked it but sad that you could relate as per the subject..
Your appreciation means a lot to me ☺

[00000000000000000000000..]

Thats deep but I never say the if onlys I just say then and there:)

[andrew mitchell]

There's desperation in this write to get that message to the one intended if only for peace of mind so one can let go!

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Probably that was the case. Thank you for the interesting interpretation here, Andrew :))

[Sir Drift & Mr. Pulse]

Oh but there are so many things that can be seen

[Dr. YumnaKay]

But not those which we really want to see....

[Lorry]

If is such a small and insignificant word, yet it is used so much to convey much of us, that it should at the very least be all capital letters, to show how important a word it is. When they become a memory in your life, that you aren't ready to let go of, all we are left with is if.
A sadness we can all relate to, beautify penned.

[Lorry]

beautifully penned I meant :)

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you so much, Nemo! Always appreciate your thoughts on my pieces! I'm glad you liked it ☺

[Lorry]

I appreciate your appreciation :)

[Unknown Poet]

Very nice writing.
I can relate ., Thank you for sharing

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you for liking! Appreciate it ☺

[Unknown Poet]

Most welcome

[Kesha]

Wow this is amazing, how it hurts to be in love with someone and completely unable to tell them how you feel. I loved this write. You MUST learn an instrument so you can sing your lyrics along with something ;) I'd totally give you a listen!

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Haha well I made out a tune to go along with this one but not sure if my voice is good enough lolread moreHaha well I made out a tune to go along with this one but not sure if my voice is good enough lol
Thank you for the appreciation and kind words! Means a lot to me ☺

[Kesha]

Oh im sure your voice is lovely :)

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Hahah you made me blush :p
That's sweet of you to say :) Thank you :)

[Kesha]

You are very welcome :)

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

I like "if only", it's not like a "what if", because it shows that your ready and willing, just not able. This poem shows hope, which i admire. Plus, you wrote/explained yourself very well. Tyfs.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

That's quite a difference you've pointed out! Thank you for your thoughts here, Cyprian! I'm glad you liked it ☺

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

You're most welcome. :)

[Nora]

This reminded me something..
Good work yumna ..

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Hi, Nora! Thank you! Good to know it resonated with you ☺