If You Would Only

If you would only call me once ,
And write a letter too ;
It might just end the pain I feel
That comes from loving you .

If you would only be my friend ,
And when you see me smile ;
You'd bring me happiness unbound
And make my life worthwhile .

If you would only come one time ,
And sit down by my side ;
I'd tell you things you'll never hear
That others choose to hide .

If you would only hold my hand ,
As I prepare to go ;
And kiss my cheek one final time ,
That's all I'd have to know .

Yes , all I need from you my dear
Is just to know you care ;
Then I'll have joy for all my life
And still have some to spare .

Then with such joy, I'll surely be
Delivered from my plight ;
And go to sleep , contented then
To sleep alone at night .

Yes , if you did these simple things ,
That's all I would require ;
Then I could live without it quenched ,
The love that I desire .

GREENWOLFE 1962