This ought to be my happiest hour:
Things I longed for coming true
Dreams of smiles, of fragile flowers,
Sparkling laughter, close to you..

Life is never quite so easy
As one sees it in one's thoughts;
Joy-filled moments darting, teasing,
Sometimes catching, never caught.

Yet I still return each smile,
Give each hug back hundredfold
Sometimes briefly, when we're tired,
Sometimes calm, but never cold.

At those times I'm truly happy -
Watching you, your lovely eyes
As you look at one so dappy -
Always pleased looks, though surprised..

People hurt, misunderstanding,
Telling us it's a mistake
But from where we're right now standing
It's the rightest path to take.

Strength returning day by day -
Your smiles are bringing back the light
Stepping from the brink, away
Now that I've resumed the fight.

Through the coming rains and sleets
With your smiles I will stand tall -
For happiness that's bittersweet
Beats having none at all.