What If....

What if, something was left unsaid

Something left unspoken

Something felt

Something moved deep within.

But no words came to the fore

What if, there is no time left

What if, there is no tomorrow

What if, moments don't arrive

To put thoughts to speech

What if......

So what did he take

Away with him.

Some dreams, some tears

Some laughter, some love.

Medicines still to buy 

From the pharmacist,

For the ailing mother.

The little one's admission

To the kindergarten still awaits.

A romantic get away

With her, who awaits him

For months.

And gets to see him briefly

On holidays

When he spends time with all.

Maybe she had something 

To tell him.

What if, a new life 

Was taking shape within her,

What if, that child 

Would never know him;

And he will remain 

Just another story, a fable

For the child, for ever.

So many what ifs

All unspoken, unsaid

What if......