If

Tom Wood

If my minutes were like sands on a distant shore

Believe me, I would fear no more

For often I will disregard the lapping waves

The seconds pressing on; all slaves

 

If your fantasy was the only one

Then I suppose that you have won

If I could see into your eyes

If I could bleed for all my lies,

 

If I could seek that sweet morn air

If I could start without a care

My home would not be the only cause

For clasping defeat from victory’s jaws

 

If my words were like cement

You would not question what I meant

When I asked you where you come and go

The train runs quickly down below-

 

-the world, my obeisance differs off

Hidden by a politely covered cough

If I could tell you what to do,

If I could make my time anew

 

If I could write my loss away,

I might just save you a ‘today’

  • Author: Tom Wood (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: October 23rd, 2022 20:08
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 22
  • User favorite of this poem: L. B. Mek.
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Comments2

  • orchidee

    IF I had not looked in, I would have missed this fine poem Tom!

  • L. B. Mek

    'The train runs quickly down below-

    -the world, my obeisance differs off
    Hidden by a politely covered cough
    If I could tell you what to do,
    If I could make my time anew'
    (these words hit home
    as so much in life makes us feel inadequate
    such a relatable theme)
    thanks for sharing, a memorable read
    I like to think Rudyard would have enjoyed it as well



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