By the guppy
Date: 27 April 1999

If

if i had a reason
for the lessening
the outright desertion
if i had a conscience
if smiling were natural
if my aim was not always a bit to the left
if i could comply
if angels existed
if only one of us lived
if becoming was as good as being
if later was an option
if nitemares were subtle
if perfect was enough
if i could be
i would