I made this smile just for you

The crow's feet, wrinkles; crinkles too

In every pore, and vein and crease

I've made a joyful masterpiece.

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My cheeks are flushed as if from blush

My lips cherry-red, as if freshly bled

My fleshy soothing countenance

Appears to be just happenstance

Oh, how I wish that was the truth

And yet, for every pearly tooth

I've spent time perfecting

Checking, and reflecting

Until this illusion clouds your view.

So yes, in a way,

From my birth, to today

This smile is just for you.

Adieu.