The Shadow of a Smile

I watched him stand at my front door, and then put his arms around me, My heart raced to a stop, the singing in my soul got the better of me. So the strongest boy I knew, struggled not to cry, Because somebody had stolen his wings and forbidden him to fly. So he got used to the feeling, the feeling where nothing seems right, And the tears fell after he lost the endless fight, As my throat bled while telling him everything is going to be all right, Darkness and despair loomed over, no happiness in sight. The clock ticked on, he became more crippled, As his heart gasped back to life, everything fumbled, My bubble burst again when I came to know how much he cared, I thought- "How could she?" I would never break him, I wouldnt dare! So shocked from the tragedy he had seen, he tried telling himself- ITS ONLY A DREAM! But as the scenario changed, The spotlight spun to him, SHE was deranged! I laughed after what seemed like years and breathed a sigh of releif, That he had finally understood and instilled a new sense of beleif. One day, I hope he'll realize what he means to me, And I'll watch him stand at my front door, and put his arms around me.