A smile

Maybe a laugh.

 Even a dismissing shake of the head.

You heard something.

It might not have been what I meant,

  but somehow the words caught your attention.

It is easy to speak,

 words flowing,

   stepping across the meaning.

Losing what was meant to be heard.

Sometimes you see a smile.

  Noticing your attempt at humor.

You also might see a frown,

  after all words can be serious.

Sometimes you see the tears,

 reflecting your soul.