A smileLike yours

I never thought I’d write a letter,
But some things need to be said.
From movie nights in my childhood
To the voice that calms my head.
You were the light in the laughter,
The hero swinging from the trees,
But I see now, behind the mask—
A quiet strength that speaks to me. [Chorus]
And a smile like yours
Feels like home to a heart out of place.
When the world feels too loud,
You bring a little grace.
Through every screen, across the years,
You’ve made the silence disappear.
You’ve been a friend I never met,
But somehow always near. [Verse 2]
As I grew, so did the meaning,
In the stories that you told.
Not just the jokes or the action,
But the tenderness you hold.
You reminded me of kindness,
Of being gentle and being true.
And in a world that moves too fast,
You taught me to just be you. [Chorus]
'Cause a smile like yours
Feels like peace in the eye of the storm.
Like a campfire in the dark,
So human, brave, and warm.
When I’m alone, you still appear,
Like hope that lingers through the fear.
You’ve been a light I never asked for—
But I’m thankful you are here. [Bridge]
I’ve walked through shadows most don’t see,
Wore silence like a second skin.
But you showed me there’s a way to be—
To fall and still begin again.
So here’s to horses and painted skies,
To the quiet where your spirit rides.
If you ever hear this song someday—
Just know you changed a life. [Final Chorus]
With a smile like yours,
You reached a soul a world away.
You never had to try—
Just by being you each day.
In every laugh, in every scene,
You made a lonely moment gleam.
From the screen into my heart,
You gave me back my dream. [Outro]
Thank you for your gentle light,
For standing strong, for being kind.
You’ve been my friend without a name—
A gift I’ll always find.