Almost a Smile

Almost a smile

Like the sun here in November

Almost a smile

Almost a smile

Lakes that glitter behind trees

Blinking lamps in dusky streets

Almost a smile

Almost a smile

Like the bliss of northern summer

Hopefulness with the newcomer

Very casual and unstable

Like a guest will leave the table

Like a day when nothing happens

You were sure the worst would happen

Almost a smile

Like a word that isn't worthless

That you haven't heard in lies yet

Almost a smile

Almost a smile

Like the presence of a stranger

When you've lived in constant danger

Almost a smile

Passing cars, surprising comfort

Like the lover at the airport

Almost a smile

Almost a smile