If It Weren't

If it weren't what it was,

Would we be as we are?

If there had not been space,

Could we come from a star?

If we never knew distance,

Would we e're go so far,

Would you tiptoe on Jupiter with me?

If the time never passed,

Would we know that we missed?

If our skin never touched,

Could we still have kissed?

If we gave it all freely,

Would the taking persist?

Would you dance 'cross the sun rays with me?

If you knew it could last,

Would you wait for the end?

If it was a charade,

Would you still play pretend?

If you knew it would break,

Would you still try to bend?

Would you make love in the raindrops with me?

If I give you my heart,

Will you lock it away?

If I bare you my soul,

Will you still want to play?

If I promise forever,

Will you promise to stay?

Will you play one more game with me?

How about if I ask it nicely?

JKG/q9