If Only

If Only
                                                           
It is a longing beyond your reach
Far from scope
But close to desire

Once far from reality,
Illusions ignite your imagination
Quake your world
Portray perfection,
meticulously

If only it were real.

What could have been
What might have been
What should have been
but did not Be

7 days
6 nights
5 hours

Living the illusion
caressing it tight
outsmarting the imagination
holding on to reality
with every touch
Every kiss
Every smile

Yet counting down the minutes
until the awaited invasion,
grasps
Every touch
Every kiss
Every smile                                                                                                                                     
Shoved down memory lane                    
and into the imagination                              
they rest.                                                                      

Heartening eyes                                        
burning smile
and wit
a rare blend

you are my perfect portrait
you are my breath-taking illusion
you are my streak of faith
to mend the imagination

Until it is real.