<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr"><b style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">“If Only” </b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">by Petra Sheane</span><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">If Only...<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>A</b> prayer was held in our nation,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>B</b>eauty was seen in more ways than one,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>C</b>hildren who are lost could find their salvation,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>D</b>eath was slain and torture was done.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">If Only...<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>E</b>arth was awakened after years of endurance,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>F</b>orgotten feelings were rekindled anew,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>G</b>od was man's only path and assurance,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>H</b>ope was the foundation of the world we knew.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">If Only...<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>I</b> knew more stories than those that were told,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>J</b>oy was a plague, and peace a disease,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>K</b>nowledge was worth more than silver and gold,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>L</b>ove was sacred and endless as the seas.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">If Only...<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>M</b>iracles were seen more than daylight,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>N</b>ever was replaced with forever,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>O</b>ur eyes could see through the dark of the night,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>P</b>assion lived in us more than ever.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">If Only...<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>Q</b>uestions were answered, and answers were questioned,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>R</b>oses were pure and without thorns, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>S</b>adness received only love and affection, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>T</b>he empty knew why it was they were born.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">If Only...<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>U</b>s as a nation would join hands in song,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>V</b>ictory was a gift to the humble,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>W</b>hen tears were shed, the earth felt strong,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>Ex</b>alted men would fall and crumble.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">If Only...<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><b>Y</b>ou and I would last forever.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="p1" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">If Only...</span><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></p></div>———————————————<br><br><div dir="ltr"><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Seeya 'round town, Moscow, because . . .</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">"Moscow Cares" (the most fun you can have with your pants on)</span></div><div><a href="http://www.moscowcares.com/" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000">http://www.MoscowCares.com</font></a></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div><div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Tom Hansen</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Moscow, Idaho</span></div></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>