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Smile


The grin Simple and complete Used as a saving light Or maybe for sin The sneer Quick an decisive Filled with anger This is nothing to fear The mask Can fool anyone Used by everyone Worn by those who you'd never ask Twice if they're fine When they put the mask on in time So smile now and forever more Toss yourself to start the end Hanging off a tree Alone near on distant shore Smiling the last smile of pain Or of the insane
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