If Only The Mountains

If the Mountains were Pretty

I would want to stay.

If the children were happy

I would want to play.

If the Homes were homey,

I wouldn't want to leave;

If the valleys weren't lonely

There would be no need.

If the daylight lasted a little longer,

And if the sunset didn't arrive so soon

If only the midnight never darkened,

And didn't swallow up the moon.

If the winds weren't so windy

And tamed to a breeze.

If only the winter went swiftly,

And the flowers wouldn't freeze.

If only the Summer came quickly,

If only the Mountains were pretty.