Sidney Beck Poet Prose Poetry

If Only We Could

IF   ONLY   WE   COULD


If only we could hold the steady  
Pulses of time through the earth,
So likely to stop at any moment.

We’d calmly plant marigold and pansy beds, 
Even find time to learn the piano,
If only we could. 

If only we could visit again
Bali’s nail-biting thrumble of dormant 
Volcanoes less reliable than Mauna Loa.

We just don’t want to visit you here, 
Between cold stones and cut flowers ;
But to stay home with your pansies and you, 
If only we could.

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Written 27 March  2021
For contest called   "Mother"
Sponsored by Constance La France

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Eve Roper June 14, 2021 at 7:27 AM Enjoyed reading, congratulations in your win in Constance's Mother contest. Sidney Beck June 15, 2021 at 11:16 AM Thanks very much Eve....it was a pleasant surprise to read your mail today........best wishes Syd

Constance La France March 31, 2021 at 8:33 AM Sidney, congratulations on your win in my Mother Challenge, well done _Constance Sidney Beck June 15, 2021 at 11:17 AM Thank you Constance......best wishes Syd