If Only

Dedicated to Davina Wallace Once, I thought all women were the same, But life had other plans, and a different game.I learned that men can be boys, players, or men of worth, And women, too, have their own unique birth. Some women bear the weight of motherhood's pain, And bring forth life, with love and strength that remains.I began to fear the power of a mother's might, But then I met a lady, who changed my sight. She was meek, yet charismatic, a gentle soul, We danced around each other, with a slow and steady role. I wanted more, but she took her time, Not saying no, but not saying yes, she'd align. I wrote her a letter, with an "if only" tone, But she saw through my words, and revealed her wisdom shown. She responded with patience and self-control are the keys . And that true love requires respect, and a heart that's free. So I wrote if only for you to see If only I had known the power of restraint, I would not have fallen prey to lust's sweet pain. If only I had valued love's true worth, I would not have traded my heart for fleeting mirth. If only I had listened to my inner voice, I would not have compromised my heart's choice. If only I had respected my own desires, I would not have settl