There was a boy who's smile
Was bigger than all the others
And his laughter rang freely in the air
And his blue eyes shined
And complemented the sunshine.
The others loved the way he lit up the world.
One boy in particular loved him
A bit more than the rest.
There was a boy who's smile
Was bigger when he was near
The one that he loved
His lips pressed against those of his lover
And his grin was forever painted.
The others spoke in hushed whispers.
One boy in particular
Didn't quite understand why.
There was a boy who's smile
Was stripped until is was faker
Than the loved that he was forced to share
With a beautiful stranger.
The others thought this was a good idea.
One boy in particular
Sat in his bed alone to shed his tears.
There was a boy who's smile
No longer shined like it used to
And his laugh hadn't been heard in ages
And his skin was cold with anger.
The others didn't think anything of it.
One boy in partcular
Couldn't stand to see him broken.
There was a boy who smiled
One last time
As he looked into his lover's eyes
Before letting a tear roll down his cheek
And jumping from his place
And learning how to fly.
-b.m.
