If

If I could heal
This rift, this damage
I would do so

I am no healer
Nor prophet I
Nor guide to light the path

I’m just a smile
That led the innocent
To their dark side

I’m just the voice
That sought to sing glory
But played a dirge

If I could forgive
Do so entirely
Take it all upon me

I yet would try
To do one good
Before I die

(c) Helen Valentina 2013, All Rights Reserved

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About Helen

I'm drawn to blogging as a way to share ideas and consider what makes us who we are. Whether it's in our working life or our creativity, expression is a means to connect.
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17 Responses to If

  1. Ray's avatar Ray says:

    “If” 2 simple letters that hold such promise, hope and desire. I have a similar story written a few months back about “If.” Love yours here.

  2. Brian Hughes's avatar Brian Hughes says:

    I’ll settle for a box of chocolates and a packet of ciggies.

  3. Strange think about “IF” is that it bears different desires for everyone. Loved it.
    ( Wish of an unborn)
    ” If I could see the world,,
    I would ask for mercy

    A place peaceful and quiet
    and serene history

    No killing for race and gender
    no discrimination based on creed

    A place where we live together
    share a bond of harmony

    let me breathe the same air
    and see the same world as you see”

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  5. Oloriel's avatar Oloriel says:

    We are all somebodies Light on their path, wether we want to admit it or not! πŸ™‚ I enjoyed your poem a lot, it was gentle and melancholic.

  6. boogiestu's avatar boogiestu says:

    “I’m just a smile
    That led the innocent
    To their dark side”

    one of my fav. luv it all! beautiful

  7. Life is just one big ‘if’ isn’t it Sis? Great read my dear one xxxx

  8. sigh…..”If only,” Seems I am in that place more often than I care to admit lately. I loved this Helen…..I love your heart and all that goes on inside your head.

  9. Noora's avatar Noora says:

    Helen, you never cease to amaze me! x

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