If only - Poetry - Jenn Lundell - http://MyRainbowEyes.com

My Rainbow Eyes - Poetry by Jenn Lundell

If only

If only I had the courage to express my whole hearted feelings To whatever got in my way Then maybe I wouldn’t feel like such a cowardly lion Hiding in the woods of OZ

If only adolescents really meant the best years of my life
Then I’d be on my way

If only seeing the magic shows I once saw
Made my heart jump and I knew bozo the clown was real
Then maybe I wouldn’t have to pretend anymore

If only risk was always worth it at the end of the day
Then I might be braver

If only life weren’t so much like a box of chocolates
Then I might know what I’m gonna get

If only these choices meant more than just
One fork in the road this way, that way, black or white
Then I might actually have a dream

If only one of these miracles happened to me
Then maybe faith in my life would be closer to free

If only to win meant to conquer
Then I might strive a little more

If only my colorful ‘rainbow eyes’ were seen
By someone besides my baby sister
Then I might feel more beautiful

If only people abided by my rules
Then maybe inching my way through life wouldn’t be so challenging

If only ‘chillin’ ‘ meant relaxing
Then I’d be less stressed
If only teetering my way home on a late Saturday night
Meant playing on a teeter totter with child hood friends Just one more time Then my memories would be more accessible If only my mind too a road less traveled Then maybe I’d feel more unique!

Jenn Lundell 1-31-02