If

If (inspired by Rudyard Kipling's Poem, If) If I could relinquish all judging to Almighty God Concerning myself on where my feet alone trod Where my mind lounges What my mood would convey I believe I'd know peace of mind throughout the day If I could be a sample ..fruit of wisdom heard Regarding my brother's footsteps more intently than his word If I could sow treasure when occasion coaxes me to intercede I believe a flower would emerge from such a planted seed If I could rebuke gossip and ignore the adulterous call Still appreciate the lesson taught from shame-producing fall If I could view the weakest one with mercy-coated eyes I believe there'd be scant reason to don all disguise If I could dispense love when hatred is due and never restrict the span Surrender to patience when urge to explode is primed by fellowman If I could persist in mending any mendable wrong I believe I would know freedom as composer of the song