If Only If Only

`...If only… ` most oft repeated words `Of the most saddest of men Words of such weight that carry such freight And we all seem to say them ...Now and then... ...If only... They speak of decisions unmade Of actions delayed Affections displayed Best intentions betrayed And they seem to be uttered Again and again... ...If only... Words 0ften spoken With a tear in one’s eye Most often accompanied By a long wistful sigh Of opportunities And options Passed by ...If only… Hindsight could be recalled and rectified regrets and remorse cast aside perhaps...just perchance we would be a little less lonely ...If only… Had we taken the path less tried