I  took a selfie yesterday.

And what did it really say?

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My wrinkle grown skin

Sags.

My skin stretches with age

Not smiles.

Jowls threaten to enhance

This time lined face.

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Eyes dimmed see the effects of time,

of hope, misplaced and violent attack,

Searching through the lines, unveiled

a cause for laughter and joyful climes

and just like Mr Happy, the corners

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of that kissed mouth that cradle of love,

begin to turn up. Then the set same smile

lights and the whole is the sum of the

parts of seasons, and weathers, family

and work woven

by the loving goodness of God.