What is a smile?
For some, it is a greeting,
from friends and family
Proof that all is well
and all is meant to be
For some, it's a conformation,
that their mere presence brings joy
If only for a spouse
or a bright-eyed little boy
For some, it's just a formal thing
without feeling in the mind
With grins that do not reach the eyes
and eyes that do not shine
For some, it could mean life or death,
the grin that stops the knife
The voice that says "keep going"
even though they live in strife
So give someone a sincere smile,
When your eyes do meet
You could just be that person
That gives their heart another beat