If Could, I Would... Poem by Sboniso Siyanda Manqele

If I could, I would...

Bring back those days
Where we would get naked and lay
Where you would kiss me and beg I stay
Where you would look me in the eye and say
I'm the main reason you pray

If I could, I would...

Bring back those times
Where we would stare and smile
Where you would cheat your mom and lie
Where you would even walk a mile
Just to be with me at eight or nine

If I could, I would...

Bring back those nights
Where we would play under the moon light
Where you would hold me so tight
Where you would pick up the fight
And tell me to get out of your sight

If I could, I would...

Bring back those years
Where we would stay long on the phone
Where you would tell how you missing home
Where you would say I must come alone
It'll be just me and you in our throne

If I could, I would...