Prompt: Picture of woman and infant (was to be for PWW but did another instead) IF ONLY If only I could take you home. If only you were mine. I’d never let you want for love. I’d soothe you when you cry. If only parents had the means. If only parents cared. That when they leave their child behind. They have no choice from there. If only young girls had support. If only they were told they should wait for lovers ‘til they grow into women wise and bold. If only families had the funds. If only you were well. You’re momma would take you home today and stories she would tell. What stories will she tell, my love, of her child, abandoned here. What would be her reasons? What would be her fears? “If only I could raise her. If only times could change. If only I had money. If only he would stay. I fear that I might never forget her sweet, soft cry, or never get to see her face or wipe her tear-stained eyes. If only I was ready. If only I’d finished school If only my family stood by me If only I’d followed the rules I fear that I might never know what will be her lot. What parents will she have? Will they give her what I can not? If only I could tell her why I had to go. If only things were different. If only she could know.” SWPoet 40 Lines |