Please... Smile for me.
That's the one thing I ask.
A smile.
A simple gesture really.
It doesn't take very much effort.
To muster up happiness.
No, it's quite easy.

That's what they all say at least.
Smiling is tough though.
It weighs on you
Takes something away.
Almost every smile covers a lie
After all you can't spell smile without
L
I
E

But I need you to smile
Because that smile is worth the pain
Worth the wondering and confusion
Worth the trouble that you claim to cause
Worth every moment.

My dear. Smile.
I'll do it too
I really will
Just take my hand
Close your eyes
And smile.

I don't need it.
No, that's never the way.
Besides, need removes the point.
No I don't need your smile.
But I want it.
Long for it.
And that's why I ask

Please... Smile for me.

And when you do, I'll be there
Be there to catch you afterwards
It's tough stuff this happiness business
But when the high is gone
Have no fear.
I won't let you fall.