Variables to half-born mind

If she could move her hands fast enough
she could catch water tumbling from the faucet
and tie it in a knot.
If she could see inside the thing
then she wouldn't need to unwrap it.
If she could know without knowing-
If she could try a different direction -
If the gourd was still growing
after plucked from the vine.
If the knife was sharper-
If the sun was longer-