You Don't Smile

   

 You Don't Smile 

 I've seen the way you used to

 smile when I sang, 

 smile when I danced,

 smile when I made you proud. 

 Now there isn't a smile in sight, 

 I don't get to see you laugh. 

 Or even crack a smile.

 I see the sadness in your eyes,

 The stress between your brows, 
 The lack of sleep right above 
 your cheeks, worry becomes me.

 You've told me time and time 
 again, don't worry child, it'll
 all be fine. But when is it time
 for you to take your own advice?
 I mean no disrespect, listen to 
 me now, calm yourself. Breathe. 

 Life isn't always in your control, 
 there isn't anything you can do.
 Breathe, it doesn't get easier, you 
 just get used to it. I hate to put 
 it that way, but what other way is 
 there when all you can do is breathe? 

 I wanna see you smile, I wanna see a 
 bright, and joyful smile,the ones you
 used to give me in the afternoons, is 
 that too much to ask? I would hope not.