If only...

If only life could be so gentle
Like that of a riverbend
If only life could be so gentle
And not a barring end

If only love could be so sweet
Like that of the tender moon
If only love could be so sweet
Rather than a stabbing harpoon

If only laughter could be so loud
Like of the ringing bell
If only laughter could be so loud
Then an angel could hear the sound

If only hope could be so close
Like a knocking at the door
If only hope could be so close
Instead yet nevermore

If only such things were to pass
Like a soft tick of time away
If only such things were to pass
And never remain to stay