If feelings could...

If feelings had eyes,
the truth would they see?
and not be so tangled,
in something that's never gonna be.

If feelings had ears,
the thudding heart would they hear?
before they took off after something,
like a car in top gear.

If feelings had a nose,
brewing trouble would they sniff?
and be wary from the start,
saving us a lot of grief.

If feelings had a tongue,
would they tell us their true stand?
and not sway our emotions this way and that,
making it so hard to comprehend.

If feelings had wings,
how far would they fly?
and not scream in suppressed rebellion,
someday, watching a dream go by.

If feelings could lie,
would they do so, to make us feel better?
and not let the sting of bitter truth,
cause our perfect dreams to shatter.