IF

If this were
your only day

only line
to the outside world

only outlet
for your kayak out to sea

if only my voice on the piano
will play one note

and misquote me
on the sand or snowflake

if only to disappear
in the last paper's eulogy

and one and only prayer
were left on earth

if only enduring love
has our initials on a tree

they would meet others
on branches paradoxically.