If

If I had the wisdom
the spring that digs into the rock,
if I knew how to shine
among the gravel in the deep valley,

If I knew, how water knows
to be a mirror for stars,
I could have patience
to burn my dreams,

If I dug in the hard rock
how to dig a source of water,
I could have done easier
and over a day without love.

poetry by Mariana Dobrin

source:https://pixabay.com/en/the-sea-the-waterfall-ocean-waves-3025268/