What's in a Smile?

Reality, truth, lies, and perception
Four aspects of one same event.
An intriguing concept- that all for pertain
To every event, no matter of time
Reality, truth, lies, and perception.

The reality is it's only a smile;
It took but a moment to cook.
It might hide some feelings, that I don't know
There might be something below.
But the reality is: it's only a smile.

The truth is there's everything in that smile.
There's anguish and pain, comfort and care
And yet at the same time it's completely carefree;
A reflection from the other side of the glass.
And the truth is: there's everything in that smile.

The lie is there's nothing to that smile
It's simply a courtesy, one in return,
The same as it has been for almost two years.
So for everyone now, both coworker and friend
The lie is: there's nothing to that smile.

The perception is the smile is proof blatant
That something juicy must be afoot.
And since no details have been yet released
The gossip begins to flutter and flow.
The perception is: the smile is proof blatant.

Reality, truth, lies, and perception -
Four aspects of one same event.