If

 If we could, would we?

If we could wipe the shame that creeps within

Smile with eyes clear and bright

And stand in confidence we did our best

Would we?

If we could clear the debt of guilt

And smile with eyes of peace

Assured we did our best

Would we?

If we could recompense for loves lost

And rest knowing

That love lost is not misplaced

Would we?

We like to think we would, yet

Convinced we can’t

We grow to love the shame

The restless guilt within our souls

We could and can

Be a soul at rest

Standing in confidence

It did its best