Almost a Smile

Almost a smile
Like the sun here in november
Almost a smileAlmost a smile
Lakes that glitter behind trees
Blinking lamps in dusky streets
Almost a smileAlmost a smile
Like the bliss of northern summer
Hopefulness with the new-comerVery casual and unstable
Like a guest will leave the tableLike a day when nothing happens
When you were sure the worst would happen
Almost a smileLike a word that isn't worthless
That you haven't heard in lies yet
Almost a smileLike the presence of a stranger
When you've lived in constant danger
Almost a smilePassing cars, surprising comfort
Like a lover at the airport
Almost a smile