If Only

Thinking back on what transpired

Ages passed and now retired

So much more was once desired

If only.

Should've risked a smidgen more

Could've missed an open door

Would've kissed the face of lore

If only.

Kept silent 'stead of speaking

Spoke too soon 'stead of keeping

The words within, now left repeating

If only.

Fears of all the deeds undone

Tears from all the seeds unsown

Years of life's song seems unsung

If only.

But that isn't what transpired

In past's mud pit we are mired

Worried 'bout the door 'twas missed

Yet through another walked with bliss

All the times the words weren't spoken

Kept not fate from being broken

Whether pressed forward or sat still

Not one action tweaked the will

Of the One who's pleased to kill the words

If only.