If Only

If only the words “I love you” each time they were sent came from the sender’s heart If only they were truly meant If kisses and warm hugs were more readily given If we were more accepting earth would be more like heaven If only we could love others as much as we love ourselves Fewer partners would be rejected and shoved back on the shelves Children would feel more secure grow up confident and strong find their place in the world knowing where they belong Love is the sustainor of life bringing well-being and health well-spring of true happiness a value greater than wealth I know that God truly loves me He gives hugs all the time If only each person on earth knew the Savior who is mine