Tell Me If You Know... Poem by david lessard

Tell me, if you can, the road that leads to life,
Tell me, if you know, the path that leads to love;
If you can show the way, without any strife,
Then you can be my mate or perhaps my turtledove.

Tell me, if you can, the trail that leads to joy,
Tell me, if you know, the way that leads to peace;
If you can show the way, and not be more than coy,
Then you can be my girl, and set my heart at ease.

Tell me, if you can, the secret to success,
Tell me, if you know, the answer to my doubt;
If you can show the way, I'd straighten out this mess,
And you can be my sweet, and troubles you would rout.

Just give to me the secret, to any life's great pleasure,
Just show me how to win, your body, heart and soul;
If you can grant me this, you 'll I'll always be a treasure,
Then I'll sing a song of love and your virtues I'll extoll.

Tell me, if you can, just why my life does matter,
Tell me, if you know, the gift of happy knowing;
If you can give me these, sorrow you will shatter,
Then I'll be content to live, my road will need no hoeing.