serpents as smiles strangled cries

her sullen visage drained the room

i wouldn't listen to her message,

laugher i would prefer,

as i was so unsure.

mourning eyes stared straight forward

we did not cry, but very soon

though you and I shot subtle glances,

the pain we would defer,

we both were still unsure.

all departed separate ways

into the bright but frigid air

bittersweet taste on every tongue

the growing pain overwhelming laughter

as every heart will remain unsure.