In the alley of dreams, shadows loom dark,
Whispers of promises, ignite a spark,
Hands that tremble, seeking solace unseen,
In a world where hope is but a fleeting sheen.

The night is cold, the heart grows numb,
With every dose, a soul succumbs,
Reality fades, replaced by a haze,
As life slips away in a lethargic daze.

Eyes that once sparkled, now hollow and void,
Chasing illusions that once destroyed,
Dreams are shattered, scattered like dust,
In the grip of a poison, betrayal of trust.

Yet in the depths, a faint light gleams,
A whisper of strength, amidst the screams,
Rise from the ashes, break free from chains,
Embrace the dawn, where hope remains.