What,
if,
what if,
“if”
became
“when” ;
Then
we’d no
longer
be looking
at the map
but be
on our way ;
Then
when
“if”
becomes
“when”
we’d no longer
be on the train
but arriving
at our destination ;
if and when
“if”
becomes
“when”
then
all the
unanswerable
questions
would
be understood,
and all
weariness
of journeying
finally
cease ;
when,
if.
Deep, thought provoking as ever, Louis, I find your poems stick with me longer than I expected!
If and when if becomes when, it is very likely that what would become where, and why would turn into how. That would truly be another dimension of thought.
Clever play of words and the thoughts conveyed emphatically-
“if “and “when.”
Deep thoughts involved in this poem, as if you have time travelled dear friend Louis. Congrats for this great composition.
Now I understand, a little like Virginia Woolf and her stream of thoughts. One thought, progressing into another. Quite an Intriguing poem.
A thought-provoking poem that indicates how words ‘if / when’ interchanged, influence human mindset!
A philosophical poem,filled with word-play and insight.