If only being the worst- If only I had visited longer the last time with my grandmother-- If only I had gone to see my uncle the night before he died
Most of our "if onlys"- are regrets - things we can't go back and alter or change- things we feel certain that we would- If only we were granted one more opportunity
In a smaller way - only presents hardship too- you can pick only one- you can only have this much- you can only go if-
There is a positive look at only- in romantic songs or promises
But to me the tiny word only is most unpleasant and final
It is! But "Only You" and "I Only Have Eyes for You" have a romantic feel to them!
ReplyDeleteYes another great song!
DeleteYes another great song!
DeleteI've been tormented by a few "if only" stuff too but I've learned that it's best to live and learn and move forward.
ReplyDeleteOnly thing we can do!
DeleteOnly thing we can do!
DeleteGreat post and so true. I've said "If only..." Many times in my life, and there's always that sick feeling that accompanies it.
ReplyDeleteYou are the one and only Lynn. :)
ReplyDeleteIf onlys does lead to regret, can't they? But I have said "if only" on more than on occasion here myself.
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