Her smile

When you first meet her she greets you with a blinding smile.  
one that takes the mile just to meet her eyes.  
She seems shy.  
She pulls herself away from all the guys.  
As time goes on, and she gets comfortable, you start to realize why her happiness is so tangible.
Why when she laughs her belly shakes.  
When she smiles its almost like earthquakes.  
All because the things that bring her joy tend to come and go.  
And a lot of times that smile is just for show.  
A brave face is her facade.  
But inside she's fighting a battle that just seems to go on and on.  
Her emotions are her greatest gift.  
But she wouldn't mind if they were gone.  
Because just like in every sad song,  
She's hurting under the surface.  
She feels as if she's drowning in the ocean.  
She tries to swim to the surface, but everytime she makes it to the top a wave comes and knocks her under.  
Taking her further.  
No reprieve.  
All that's heard is broken screams.  
That's why when she smiles she does her best to make sure she is being genuine.  
Because her smile is all that she has left in a world that is so vile.