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 

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