I Believe in Your Smile

walking down the road with you,
laughing at our own jokes.
hefting this heavy pack higher on my back,
wishing I hadn't worn my favorite shoes-
blue high-tops with those corporate stars on the ankles-
they're hurting my feet.

I believe in your smile.

you didn't have to walk this far, I say.
I had to make sure you wouldn't get kidnapped, you grin.
we laugh again, playing it off as a joke
both wondering if you were speaking truth.

I believe in your smile.

talking about cows and trains and photo shoots
you telling me for the millionth time that
you'll be my model. the subject of my photos.
I shake my head, smiling. inside, I agree.

I believe in your smile.

walking down the road with you,
laughing at our own jokes.
I'm so glad you came with me,
although you didn't have to. I didn't ask you,
but you came.

I believe in your smile.

-Even though he didn't have to, and he had no way of getting to where he was supposed to be, he walked me home.-

<3 = brittany