it's that little smile you have
when you push your hair
away from your face
as if you're trying to remain brave
and we don't have to go back inside
we can stay out here all night
until the stars say goodbye
and the black fades into light
as you're closing your tired eyes
i'll carry you back inside
keep you warm as we sleep away the day
but you look so at peace as you sleep
can i just watch you instead?
try to see your brave little smile again