The Smile That Lights Your Eyes

The moment that I met you
I saw, within your eyes
the look that said you were hurting,
a look you can’t disguise.
I sent a thought to Spirit
“Please help me ease their pain,”
and then I felt, without a doubt,
your loved ones close again.
Your face lit up in wonder
as all their love came through;
descriptions, names and memories
of happy times with you.
Private jokes and secrets
that you would never share
but these were brought as proof to you,
to lighten your despair.

What a joy to see the smile light up your eyes,
to know that I could help you in this way
and for you to find that no one ever dies,
what a joy to see the smile light up your eyes.

You heard how they were happy,
how all their pain was gone;
dates and anniversaries,
the list went on and on.
Thrilled – I saw the change in you;
the sadness melt away.
You said, “They’re here! I feel them now!”
“They’re with me every day!”

What a joy to see the smile light up your eyes
to know that I can help you in this way
and for you to find that no one ever dies,
what a joy to see the smile light up your eyes.

I have no need for money.
I have no need for fame.
No need for recognition
and no need for acclaim.
The only need I have in me
is helping friends like you
and bringing comfort, healing pain
with what I know is true.

It’s a joy to see the smile light up your eyes
to know that I can help you in this way
so that you will know that no one ever dies
it’s a joy to see the smile light up your eyes.
It’s a joy to see you smile, that is true,
and know that I can help you in this way,
and know your friends are there in all you do
and the smile that lights your eyes shines in mine too.

Marlene, written as a song lyric