If Only I Could

If only I could go back in time, I'd go back to my prime years, I'd correct my wrongs, I'd wipe the slate clean. If only I could journey into my mind, I'd permute my thoughts, I'd sieve out the unwanted, I'd cocoon my thoughts from the assailants. If only I could see the unwritten, I'd know how far it's fated for me to walk, I'd know the reasons for my walk through turbulent waters, I'd know how many steps would take me to redemption's shore. If only I could open the door to midnight, I'd see the monsters, I'd give them the chase, Illuminate midnight's space. April 23, 2023. If Only I Could This or That, Vol 17 Poetry Contest, Edward Ibeh.