Earthbound: If I Could

Thursday, June 4, 2009

"Deep inside, we know that there is often nothing we can do to ease another’s pain, and we don’t know how to live with this knowledge."

The Invitation, p. 39

If I could, I would hold you gently in my arms,

Then tightly and securely.

If I could, I would brush your forehead with my lips,

Then your lips with mine.

If I could I would turn your hand and kiss your palm,

Then hold it next to my cheek.

If I could, I would dab away your tears,

Then kiss your eyes dry.

If I could…

If you would let me, I would take away the fear,

Then show you it’s a sham.

If you would let me, I would jump with you,

Then watch the abyss disappear.

If you would let me, I would tell you how I love you,

Then show you how that feels.

If you would let me…

Earthbound