Protecting A Smile

I could stay for hours
Wrapped in your warm arms.
Living in a sheltered world,
Kept away from harm.

But love is perseverance--
The will to not back down.
And I would suffer any grief
To keep away your frown.

When a smile is on your face
It also lights up mine.
More brilliant than the brightest star
I know your heart does shine.

And to keep that light from
Ever growing dull,
I will pull through anything.
With you my life is full.