If it were up to me I wouldn’t say goodbye
I would hold you close all throughout our lives.

If it were up to me I wouldn’t let you hurt
I would kiss your lips, even your fingertips.

If it were up to me I wouldn’t close my eyes
I would gaze at you until we laughed, then cried.

If it were up to me I would never say no
I would dance with you baby –nice and slow.

If it were up to me I wouldn’t change you at all
I would hold you up never let you fall.

If it were up to me I would never let you die
I would caress your heart with our lullaby.

If it were up to me I wouldn’t always cry...
I would never miss you until my dying –sigh.

Shelley L Baxter

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/if-it-were-up-to-me/