April 3

If I Could

If I could
I would fold myself away
Like a love note saved
for a rainy day.

If I could
I would ride away
like the hero
at the end of the play.

If I could
I would find a way to convey
Like a telegram
important news concisely displayed

If I could
Like a businessman with skills to parlay
I would find my niche
And never stray

If you would
just let me retreat for one day
I would find my center
and be able to act out the play

Really I should just divest myself
of the worry and fret
stop trying to hedge my bets
and just pray.

~Charlotte 6.7.09

Posted April 3, 2020 by Charlotte in category "All of Charlotte's Poetry

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