If only...

Innocent footsteps and hand in tangled hair,
Everything beautiful and fair.
Messy and yet no one to glare,
Scold her no one dare,
Her world – only love and care
No fear to face, not a dangerous snare
If only innocence was not so rare…

Buzzing lights but hidden crime,
Sad faces with no joy to mime
Slogging hard, ignoring the bells chime
Wounds stinging like sour lime
College as old as nursery rhyme
If only I could go back in time…

Opportunities, all that matter
With the wind, we scatter
Conversations now a mere chatter
Like cold food on a platter
If only distance didn’t matter…

Among the talented few,
Strong, determined and without rue
One thing amiss, luck set me apart from the crew
Life changed without cue
Far far away from the wanted view
If only dreams came true…

Without music and only dance
Alas! Life was but a trance
Living life with no penance.
Only on a second glance,
Learn to live freelance.
All you have is one chance…
If only life gave you a second chance…

- Subhashini (Feb ’08)