If only I could, I would . . .

If only I have the courage to smile at you,
then maybe you'll smile back at me.
If only I could speak in your presence,
then maybe you'll be captivated with my wit and then you'd be mine.

If only I could walk to you,
Touch you for real,
Kiss you, then trace every
inch of your skin, and know every nuance of your expressions.

If only I could write you great words of love and move you.
But I only have this longing for you. Is this enough?

If only I could be with you,
sense your every pain,
your every joy, and your disappointments too,
and share it with you, comfort you.

If only I could . . .
If only I could have you, I would.