Sleeping Beauty

She grew up drawn
to the streets,
the drugs dug her in deep,
her intentions were golden,
yet her love tarnished
like her aging heart.

She's lived on the outside
of a glass world,
looking in on what seemed real;
the role she plays
was cast for her
even if it may one day
kill her.

The past has drained her
strength,
yet she stands on the broken
pavement
in a state of repair
trying to stay strong,
no secrets,
no more lies,
only the desire to sleep.