If Only (Only If)

If only, if only, two simple words

With power to send out ideas in a surge

If only we were equal

If only there were peace

If only I wasn’t lonely

If only hate would cease

The “if onlys” of life are limiting

No one tries to act, to try and change things

The answer to solve our “if only” problem

Is to flip the words, take issues, and solve them

Only if we work together will equality stand

Only if we are kinder will no wars be planned

Only if we reach out will we not be lonely

Only if there is love will hate die out slowly

So imagine, that’s a start

But what’s next is to do

Everyone is accountable, even them, even you