she smiled.

joy in her body,
eyes scrunched,
laughter spilling from her throat like-

well.

she smiled.

regret clogging her veins,
tears shaking inside her skull,
alcohol and
- unknown substances -
keeping her from running
                                                                                                         free.

she smiled.

peace at last, perfect calm,
eyes closed, that's how she'll go,
one more pill for one
last

time.