If Only

Third of a series of love poems for Maria

If Only

A ghost of fantasy past
A wish fulfilled but won't last
If only now
Oh, if only I could touch the sunrise

A phantom memory of our first kiss
A thought we share of lasting bliss
If only, yes
Oh, if only I could touch your skin

An apparition of all I've ever dreamt
A wealthy prince in garb unkempt
If only then
Oh, if only our paths had crossed in the morn

I would've known true love
Lasting joy and beauty
If only, yes
If only I'd known the rapture of your smile

Oh, if only you'd grant me this:
A tenderly held reverie
Lost in your kiss.



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Poems in the series so far:
"Come With Me" 
"Polynesia Kiss" 
"Rainbow Moon" 
"If Only" 
"Sunrise!!"