Hope Dies

The reflection in the mirror isn't really hers
When she closes her eyes she sees what's inside
Her dreams and all the things she prefers

She knows there's more inside than this
Stained by life's hatred and pain
She sits and tries to reminisce

The life she thought she would live
Is it too late for her to try?
What more does she have to give?

To fill the emptiness inside she tries
Opening her eyes to face the truth
She is yet again surrounded by the lies

Like a withered rose in the middle of summer
Like the earth of a rainless season
Her hope dies slowly without a glimmer