If Only

I could make enough
for a few days in Venice
when is this bad streak ever
gonna end
when will the sun come out
where is a friend
when you need one
who needs a reason to
read one –
of my books
I’ll give you two
one to help a poor drunk
come out of a slump
the other
to make this woman’s
dream come true
I’ll give you a third
If you spread
the word
I need to be heard and wish
to be sober
come October
the sales will be up
more than they’ve been
the last few months