I did not lose my smile

I did not lose my smile
Through the hardships, the heartbreaks, and the despair,
I did not lose my smile.

Even when the world is upside down,
And there is just cause to wear a frown,
I did not lose my smile.

True, I may have buried it beneath grief before;
I have also used it to build a facade, a wall.
But I did not lose my smile.

I did not lose my smile
For upon it hinges hope
And a firm belief that better days will come.

So I held on to my smile.
It may be tucked away, hidden by a mask.
But I did not lose my smile.

So, if I did not lose my smile,
Don't lose yours,
For I want to see mine reflected in yours.