If's and But's

If I tried hard enough, could I stop time?
If I loved more, could I free the abandoned?
If I said what I really thought, would people trust me?
If I could find the right words, would I be good enough?


But what if I've done all that I can, I'm just all used up...
What if there's no other way, that this is all I've got?
But, why did I even try before? Why did I start?
Was there a better reason? A better chance?


If I've given all I have, and there's nothing left, should I give up?
If I leave it all behind, will I regret it?
If I could find the right words......