She donned fascinating colors
Bright and full of life
She wore multicolored layers
She cut through with a knife
She had a bad experience  
And clambered up real tight
She had trouble sleeping
She would wake throughout the night
The days grew long
The well ran dry
It became harder to recover
From each and every lie
Now she’s more reserved
Set in her own ways
A somber way of living
In ombré shades of gray