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If Only You Knew

If only, if only, if only you knew
The measure of affection felt for you.
Your potential great, so much more to do,
Then you concluded your time was through.

If only you knew how much time you spent
In hearts and minds; Oh how much you meant!
Your value is here! And it never went!
No hate you harboured, no hint of resent.

If only you knew that your light
Was a comfort to others in their darkest night,
Was a ray of hope when they had to fight -
Your outlook seemed to all so bright.

If only you knew what is felt for you now.
If only you could be told somehow...

The void can't be filled left behind by you!
If only, if only, if only you knew.

Copyright © Natasha L Scragg | Year Posted 2024

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Deb M Date: 5/23/2024 12:17:00 PM Just lovely Natasha….Belated POTD Congratulations! Debx Login to Reply Natasha L Scragg Date: 5/24/2024 5:37:00 AM Thank you Deb :-D all the best x

Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/20/2024 6:11:00 PM A poignant poem that wants to be heard… If only, if only, if only you knew… If only you knew that your light Was a comfort to others in their darkest night…Congratulations on POTD! Login to Reply Natasha L Scragg Date: 5/21/2024 8:54:00 AM Thank you :-D Kim. Always good when poetry resonates with it's readers. Warm wishes.

Randy Freie Date: 5/20/2024 3:15:00 AM Hi Natasha, this is a wonderful poem. It's the first one I've read, but won't be the last. Or will it be your last POTD. Congrats! Login to Reply Natasha L Scragg Date: 5/21/2024 8:56:00 AM Thanks Randy. Glad you enjoyed the poem. Thank you for the encouraging feedback:-D all the best.

Paula Goldsmith Date: 5/19/2024 12:45:00 PM Back with Congratulations on your New win. I enjoyed reading your powerful/wonderful write again. Enjoy your day, enjoy your win.................. Login to Reply Natasha L Scragg Date: 5/21/2024 8:56:00 AM Thanks Paula ... All the best :-D

Silent One Date: 5/19/2024 11:03:00 AM If only... deep poetry.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Login to Reply Natasha L Scragg Date: 5/19/2024 11:05:00 AM Thank you. It was a good contest. Congrats to all your entrants placements :-)

Beryl Edmonds Date: 5/16/2024 1:46:00 AM That’s so lovely Natasha, an eloquently worded beautiful tribute to someone dearly loved and lost. Congratulations on having received poem of the day… Beryl Login to Reply

Brandy Nicole Date: 5/15/2024 5:51:00 PM Dear Natasha, this is tender, beautiful and emotional, all at the same time. Always tell those you care about, how much they mean to you. Your thoughts caress gently around me and my heart. Congratulations my dear friend, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply

Natasha L Scragg Date: 5/15/2024 11:29:00 AM Thank you everyone for your very kind and insightful comments. Wow POTD, that's such an incredible honour!! Have a wonderful day fellow super Soupers :-D <3 <3 <3 Login to Reply

Bill Baker Date: 5/15/2024 9:24:00 AM Nice entry for the contest, Natasha. Congratulations on your POTD! Enjoy your special day of recognition. Bill Login to Reply

Benjamin Bartley Date: 5/15/2024 9:13:00 AM I have a friend like that too. Thanks for the share. And congrats on being Poet of the Day! Login to Reply

Tania Kitchin Date: 5/15/2024 9:01:00 AM Natasha, well penned, congratulations on POTD. Login to Reply

Paula Goldsmith Date: 5/15/2024 8:39:00 AM Back with Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your powerful/wonderful write again. Have A Wonderful/Blessed Day With Your Win............. Login to Reply

Joseph May Date: 5/15/2024 5:58:00 AM A poignant verse, Congrats on POTD Login to Reply

Nancy Kaufman Date: 5/15/2024 5:03:00 AM Dear Natasha, Congratulations on this heartfelt POTD. Enjoy the honor.. Login to Reply

Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 5/15/2024 4:50:00 AM Dear Natasha, Wow, your poem unveils the profound impact one soul can have on others. The raw emotion you've poured into this piece is a testament to the enduring legacy left behind by the subject of your tribute. Congratulations on being recognized as the Poem of the Day. This honor underscores the power of your words to connect with readers, leaving an indelible mark on our hearts and minds. Your talent for crafting poignant narratives that evoke profound emotions is truly remarkable. Blessings, my dear friend, Daniel Login to Reply

Mike Gentile Date: 5/15/2024 4:09:00 AM Your beautiful lines emphasize how important it is to let people know what they mean you while you can! Such a lovely and heartfelt write, congratulations on your POTD honors xxoo Login to Reply

Hilda Greenhough Date: 5/15/2024 4:03:00 AM I do know that this is lovely.poem deserving of POTD. It's sadness is haunting. Login to Reply

Christina Bowring Date: 5/15/2024 3:28:00 AM Such a beautiful, tender and emotive write dear Natasha. Many congratulations for POTD! I love the repeating,’ If only you knew’ the essence of the poem. Makes it so poignant to read and heartfelt too. It’s also so sad filled with a longing to express feelings of gratitude, love, to that special person whose absence is greatly missed. So, so many of us find ourselves in that heartbreaking situation. A very reflective read of which I loved. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy your celebratory day. :):) Login to Reply

Daisy Meadows Date: 5/15/2024 3:18:00 AM Congratulations on your POTD. So beautiful. Well written. Login to Reply

Karen Jones Date: 5/15/2024 3:13:00 AM Enjoyed reading your heartfelt potd! Congratulations! Login to Reply

Unseeking Seeker Date: 5/15/2024 2:57:00 AM Beautiful take on the contest, Natasha and well deserved POTD, congratulations! Login to Reply

Tom Cunningham Date: 5/15/2024 12:33:00 AM Quite an emotional write Natasha, congratulations to you on today's POTD honour. Tom Login to Reply

Paula Goldsmith Date: 5/13/2024 10:49:00 AM I enjoyed reading your powerful/wonderful write. So True/a great ending. "Good Luck" I Fav it... We both did this one. Have A Blessed Day Writing Away......... Login to Reply Natasha L Scragg Date: 5/13/2024 1:43:00 PM Thanks Paula. Have a lovely day :-D