Smiles are frozen on all the faces
Hair brushed back
They strike a pose
There - it's the perfect moment
And so, with a click and a flash
They have created a snapshot of time
Every little imperfection is covered
With a spot of make-up; eye-shadow and mascara
And with a mask of smiles
They've hidden their tears
To create the perfect utopia
And hide all the patches
Conceal life's wear and tear
Now come the filters
The colours, and captions as well
To edit this moment
For this snapshot of time
Must go out into the world
With a simple tap on the screen
The story is published
An innocent photo
That tells a great lie
A lie that sings of perfection
Of happiness and tranquility as well
No one can remove that mask of smiles
Add an emoji, and all should be well
"This is reality," they say
But is it the truth?
No-one can tell . . .
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