Change a Smile

My old man had to pass down his name, But with three daughters it had to change. With a little luck that took awhile, “It’s a boy, sir,” and it changed his smile. I grew up strong, and learned to be quick, Running from the bully who deserved a lick. Tired of his fist as we lined up single file. So I gave him his due, and it changed his smile. Chorus: To change a smile All you gotta do. Is find the power That’s inside of you. But beware my friend With an artist’s brush When painting lips Don’t be in a rush. See a well crafted face Is a masterpiece. And like the Mona Lisa A smile beams peace! Senior year high school I kissed sweet Marie The prettiest little thing who was good to me. She said I was romantic and full of style, And the sound of her voice always changed my smile. That summer in love, until all of a sudden Marie said she was moving, as if there’s a button, That could turn love off, I was helpless as a child. Sweet Marie, don’t leave me; don’t change my smile. Soon after college, work got tough. Slaving long days, I knew I had enough. I went to my boss, his nose in a file, And told him I quit, and changed his smile. Then one day cupid flew close overhead, Where he let go an arrow, til’ passion I bled. He targeted, Susie whose number I dialed, In love for life, oh yeah! She changed my smile. Chorus: For Anne's lyric contest