If Only

If that moon-faced beauty had any loyalty, imagine that. If there were any fear of God in her, imagine that. I long for one moment of joy in her company. If she were willing, imagine that. My heart needs a single kiss from her lips. If that need were granted, imagine that. An idol I can't stop caring about, though she couldn't care less. If she cared about me at all, imagine that. If one day that royal beauty, out of kindness, turned her gaze toward this beggar, imagine that. If reason still circled around me, if my patience were still intact, imagine that. If good fortune could lead poor, penniless Obayd to union with her, imagine that.