If Only

If only birds, zebras, lions and slugs,

Could talk,

If  only trees, flowers, grass and mud

Showed love,

They would tell you how brave and smart you are,

How beautiful your eyes are even when you cry, 

They would tell you how they miss you when you’re gone,

How it sucks to be here on their own,

If only I could tell you what you mean to me,

If only you could treat yourself so kindly,

I would tell you how the world is so much better with you in it,

I would tell you how my heart flutters when you’re with me and I mean it,

If you could only love yourself just as much as I love you,

It would be easier for you to love someone else too!

If the birds could talk and trees showed love,

They would tell you that you have a beautiful soul,

They would tell you how amazing you look when you smile,

And when you crack a joke you make this life worthwhile.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Agustin Avatar
November 24, 2022 at 12:49 AM
Thanks for sharing this. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. God bless you.
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace