When Hope Survives

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I thought I saw you smile today
but you quickly turned and shied away
so if you left my eyes betrayed
Not sure;
but still I stay inclined to say
that I saw Hope upon you
in spite of all you've gone through
the nightmares that still taunt you
the Dream's arrived;
I know that it's been long due
I think it was before your teens
this look upon your face last seen
when Innocence in your eyes gleamed
and Experience
was not the hardship it now seems.
I miss this boy I used to see
but not the man he grew to be
the change through time lacks unity
to days gone by--
I remember them so beautifully:
His precious laugh, that tender smile
that sweet, endearing, gentle child
been lost from you now seems awhile
so bring him back
and free yourself from his exile.
For though I know how swayed the tide
from high to lows you feel inside
A smile today would wave alive
A new tomorrow
Where Oceans thrive when Hope survives.
With sudden smile hearts praise surprise
but the Mind of Man it fears disguise
So 'fore dreams escape my eyes
Please tell me,
that the mirror never lies.
~01/2003