Shy Smile

Shy Smile
But very shy,
afraid to be seen,
silent at bottom,
is that hint of smile.

Some how inhibitions
let it stay there,
quietly without making any noise,
& none can guess it is there

Not coward but afraid,
afraid to face mocking face
afraid to touch corners,
of those dead cracked lips.

even slightest hint of
it looking toward the top
makes my heart sink
again it opts to stay
silent at bottom.