At the moment

At this moment, I am sad.

The emotions are not pleasant, the hurt is real,

yet the thing I find myself thinking about is your smile.

All too often, I simply resort to saying “Words cannot

describe the way I feel.”

Perhaps this is true.

But, I wonder, should I not try?

Just a thought:

Your smile, dear, is a thousand happy moments

wrapped in a cherry-sweet pastry.

Your smile, Love, is a reflection of your trust,

a freedom of expression you choose to share with me.

Your smile opens your heart to mine.

In it, I cannot help but find happiness.

Joy.

You.

So yes, right now I am hurting, right now I am sad.

But what can I say, but that right now,

I simply miss your smile.