If Only Time Allowed Poem by William Jackson

If Only Time Allowed

Rating: 3.5


If time allowed me to live two lives instead of one,
I would have no obligation except to love you.
If only time allowed.

If I had known I was steering you into his arms,
What different words I would have spoken.
If only I had known.

If you had known my deepest thoughts and dreams,
(Perhaps you would have waited for me.)
What a life of love we might have shared.
If only you had known.

If I knew then what I know now,
(I would have waited for you.)
What sorrows I could have undone.
If only I knew then what I know now.

And yet, if ever a man loved a woman,
Even if only from afar, I loved you!
And
If time allows for second chances,
I will love you still in this life or the next.
If only time allows.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
kskdnj sajn 05 February 2006

William this poem very well written, and the meanings beautiful. Regret is a painful feeling to suffer from.

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Patricia Gale 07 February 2006

Simply beautiful. Gave a cloud to my eyes. But oh, how true your words do ring. From one lost romantic to another Patricia

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Tori Ocean 10 February 2006

this is wonderful. it perfectly expresses everything you were trying to say. a perfect poem

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*Trusting You* 29 November 2008

If time allowed me to live two lives instead of one, I would have no obligation except to love you this is so cute... good lines. I liked this one a lot very good job.we have a lot of if only's in our life. *Purkey Girl*

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Adeline Foster 13 August 2008

Wonderful poem. Reminds me of one I wish I had written to my husband, and some I have written, even some I have not yet the courage to include here. Adeline

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Bonnie Collins 31 July 2008

Very touching write and filled with so much emotion.. If only time alows is trully a wonderfull title for it.... If only we all could turn back the clock... Or should we? ? ? Bonnie

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Asma Bahrainwala 06 September 2006

its quite touching... nice write.. regards asma..

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trisha evensen 14 April 2006

very pretty and quite sad and heartfelt

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William Jackson

William Jackson

San Antonio, Texas
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