A Smile

When it comes right to it

            Nothing can I deny.

            All I need is a smile,

            An expression worn by time.

            It started as a simple thing,  

A knowing wink or a charming grin,

            Secrets told in darkness and trouble on the wind.

            That day my life it ended,

            A shock to one and all.

            Inside my heart is breaking:

            That secret was my fall.

            They look so very happy

            As they walk their merry path.

            I will keep my silence and they shall keep their wrath.

            No, all I need is a smile

            Something tried and true.

            Keeping the world shining bright

            And my heart from tearing in two.