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" If Only We Could Be Together
If only Linus and I could walk downtown on Thursday nights
when musicians play on the street corners
and art galleries serve crackers and cheese.
If only we could dance on the sidewalk,
look up at the sequined sky,
and wish upon the same shooting star.
If only Linus could teach me chords on his guitar,
reach around to adjust my fingers
and help me strum.
If only we could sing about autumn mist and sealing wax,
hear out voices mingle,
and stir the air as one,
And by being with Linus
I;d figure it out.
I'd learn what love it.
If only Linus would kiss me,
touch the skin under my shirt,
press his fingers to my ribs, and feel my beating heart.
Then I'd know.
I know I'd know.
I'd know
I was in love. "
― Sarah Tregay , Love and Leftovers