If
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If there had been a clue
Of what I meant to you
How easy it would be
To hide the needs in me
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If there had been some sign
Yet love seemed so divine
I would certain not stay
To watch you walk away
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If there had been omen
When my heart was open
You see me something less
But gave did I my best
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If I had been aware
Too easily I care
Right from the very start
Protect from you my heart
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If it had been foretold
Your love was not of gold
Your truth plied ever thin
I’d not have let you in
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If I had the foresight
To see your wrongs less right
Avoiding the cruel strife
When you stepped out my life
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If I had only known
I would be left alone
Never would I have kissed
Those lips now sorely missed
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If there were one to ask
If you could face the task
Of loving in return
My love not shared to spurn
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A warning of some kind
That love is ever blind
Hidden from wanting eyes
Pretending no one lies
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I gave away too much
My heart I let you touch
For love to be denied
By who you are inside
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commonsensiblyspeaking 
This is totally relatable to anyone who reads it! The loss of some loves never heals. However, to quote a Garth Brooks’ song, “I would have missed the pain, but I’d have had to miss the dance.”
Thanks sis!
I think most all of us have been here, so very deep and true
Thanks Beth! It is common ground for most of us.
but as the old saying goes, perhaps it is better to have loved and lost, than to have never loved at all.
beautiful poem, Brad…
I would agree, but after the first one you just start to feel stupid at some point…..😁
but hope springs eternal…
Quite lovely Brad, the way of the world is what you’ve described and life is at times bittersweet but on we go…
Thank you Francisco!
You are welcome my friend!
The “what ifs” of life.
Keeps things entertaining!
Absolutely incredible!
Thank you, Isha!
This is bitter sweet. I still dream about my first love I understand that feeling. I think we have all been there.
Beautiful piece Brad. Love and hugs to you.
Jonikins