If Only Poem by Lakshmi Venkataraman

If pictures could create
And stories be real
If movies be lives
And trees could bear money

If minds could be read
And hearts isn’t red.
If thoughts could be met
And minds do connect

If I could re-live
And perceptions can change
If I could make a difference
And impact be real.

If nights weren’t thoughtful
And days were fast
If you kisses doesn’t hurt
And words aren’t a fault

If I could be more alive
And life would sway by my sway
If n only if you could walk into my mind
And know my thoughts about thine

If I could sleep – at once
And thoughts doesn’t crush
If my dreams doesn’t hold thee
And I could snooze endlessly

If I could make sense of my words
And you could too.
If I could be with you – paradise
But you’ll never realise.