Solitary Smiles

I smile for no one

Not one soul

except for my own

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My happiness is my freedom

and mine alone

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Though it does shine

rays of sunshine

upon passing faces

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When I smile

I see wooden eyes ignite

Lit up with the warmth

of a fireplace

in a winter's chilly winds

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I see sincere smiles widen

across wandering faces

that moments before

were blank expressions

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A lovely chain reaction

of happiness

spreads like honey

Effortlessly sweet

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I smile for no one

Not one soul

except my own

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but when I smile

it is pure joy

it is radiant soul