If Only

$1,150.00

Original painting - 31 × 37” acrylic on canvas (framed)

This piece was inspired by a friend of the family’s daughter who loved to wear dance costumes whenever possible. The freedom and joy she expressed, the wonderment of youth … this took me back. While painting this, I started thinking of simpler times, of happy times. This painting inspired this poem. I hope you like it.

If only… I could go back in time,

To that moment, the day we met,

That smile in your eyes,

The day you made my heart dance.

If only… I could spend more time

Dancing in your arms, dreaming big dreams,

Reaching for the sky,

In the sunshine and the flowers.

If only … We could all take the time

And live in these moments that truly matter,

With the ones we love,

What a perfect day that would be.

Original painting - 31 × 37” acrylic on canvas (framed)

This piece was inspired by a friend of the family’s daughter who loved to wear dance costumes whenever possible. The freedom and joy she expressed, the wonderment of youth … this took me back. While painting this, I started thinking of simpler times, of happy times. This painting inspired this poem. I hope you like it.

If only… I could go back in time,

To that moment, the day we met,

That smile in your eyes,

The day you made my heart dance.

If only… I could spend more time

Dancing in your arms, dreaming big dreams,

Reaching for the sky,

In the sunshine and the flowers.

If only … We could all take the time

And live in these moments that truly matter,

With the ones we love,

What a perfect day that would be.