If I Had Only Known
For Thora Kraus (Grandma)
If I had only known it was the last walk in the rain,
I’d keep you out for hours in the storm.
I would hold your hand like a lifeline to my heart,
Underneath the thunder we’d be warm…
If I had only known it was our last walk in the rain.
If I had only known,
I’d never hear your voice again…
I’d memorize each thing you ever said.
And all those lonely nights,
I would keep your voice alive inside my head.
If I had only known I’d never hear your voice again.
You were the treasure in my hand,
You were the one who stood beside me.
So unaware and how foolishly I believed,
That you would always be there…
But then came a day and you slipped away…
If I had only known it was my last night by your side,
I’d pray a miracle would stop the dawns…
And when you smiled at me, I would look into your eyes,
And make sure you knew my love for you goes on and on…
If I had only known, for the love I would have shown,
If I had only known.
Written By: Mary C. Braun
