When The Smile Fades

When The Smile Fades

By

Samuel K Byrd

 

There, that’s right, yes, do it again

That’s it yeah, no, don’t stop

Don’t you ever stop, I want you to always

Smile for me

 

As long as I can see that smile on your face

I know that with you I’ve earned my place

 

A smile, just a simple smile

Followed by a short laugh

Just for that small request

I would trade in all I have

But what happens when the smile fades?

 

No, no, no

You not smiling, is something I could not conceive

Never, never, never

Would I make you frown, something you can believe?

 

To look a pond the face

of the one that helps me get through the day 

How could I allow anyone, even my self?

To bring pain your way

 

 

Traffic jams, demotions,

bill collectors at the door

Doctors’ appointments, soccer practice

At the end of it all it’s you I long for

 

But the laughter has ceased

The light that brightens my world has decreased

 

The smile is there but has become routine

What did I do, what did I say?

Whatever it was I’m sure I didn’t mean

 

I need my smile, my laughter, my light

The only thing that gets me through the day

 and keeps me warm at night

So, what do I do when the smile fades?