Story

If I sat here and wrote a story,
Of beauteous worlds and wonders
Only to be imagined, never to be achieved,
Would you believe me?

If I sat here and told you a story,
Of sugar plums and pretty things,
Invented by my mind, a place of pure bliss,
Would you join me there?

If I sat here and created a story,
Of golden threads and silver string
Sewn together with love by angelic hands,
Would you enjoy the tale?

If I sat here and painted a story,
Of colors swirling and swimming clouds
Dancing gracefully though a sapphire sky,
Would you watch in wonder?

If I sat here and sung a story,
Of sounds and melodies so engrossing
Intertwining with a tremendous beat,
Would you dance with me?

If I sat here and built a story,
Of diamonds that touched the stars
Sparking, winking back at the brilliant pips of light,
Would you help me?

If I sat here and played a story,
Of happiness and companionship
With glorious solitude and marvelous friendship,
Would you escape with me?

If I sat here...

Would you help me finish the story?

        -- Bem Ajani Jones-Bey   5.14.99