If Only

By Nida Fatima

If only I could stop those voices in your head,

I'm sure you wouldn't mind getting out of bed

If only I could keep you from losing the fight,

I know for a fact your demons won't keep you awake all night

If only you could let me in, let me care

I'm sure it won't talk back; oh, death wouldn't dare!

If only I could hear the wrenches of your heart,

I know for a fact your soul would seldom lie fathoms apart

If only I could be the melody to your song,

I'm sure you would know where you belong

If only you could let me in your walls,

I know for a fact I would cushion all your falls

If only it wasn't the darkness that you seek

I'm sure I would fill all your creeks

If only you knew you aren't a mindless automaton lost in the madness,

I'm sure I would shred your cloak of sadness

If only you knew a mere thought of you fills me with wonder and awe,

you wouldn't dread a glance in the mirror to witness the grotesque human flaw

By Nida Fatima