if only
the love we feel in our hearts
could be revealed
by looking through a telescope
as in the way we look at the stars
if only
the memories we make
and the moments we live
could be replayed over and over
like rewinding a video cassette
or moving the record needle back a bit
if only
the things we touch
can be touched again
just as many times as our delicate fingers tap the piano keys
if only
the awe inspiring and extraordinary sights we see
can be seen once again
by flipping through the pages of a book
each image on each page
if only
the things that we hear
which are not exactly on itunes
or digitally saved
could be heard again
each individual sound and created song
sung by the birds
the next morning
if only
senses
feeling
memories
moments
life
could be this easily relived.



-a.r.