The Price of Desire

She walks the streets, dressed in lace

A painted face, a smile in place

She's looking for a buyer, a man to please

A man to pay for her desires, her needs

The night is young, the city alive

And she's searching for a place to thrive

She'll sell her body, she'll sell her soul

For a chance to feel something, to be whole

The buyers come, with their lustful eyes

They see her body, but they don't see the lies

They offer money, they offer escape

But what they give is a cruel mistake

She knows the risks, she knows the pain

But she's trapped in this life, this endless game

A life of shadows, a life of fear

Where the only constant is the lure of gain

The streets are the stage, the night is the time

And the buyers come, with their twisted minds

They use her body, they use her soul

And when they're done, they leave her alone

But she's used to it now, it's all she knows

And she's learned to hide, her tears and woes

She's a professional, a master of the trade

And she'll do whatever it takes, to get paid

But beneath the surface, there's a heart that bleeds

A soul that longs for more, for better deeds

She dreams of love, of a life that's free

But it's just a dream, that will never be

She's seen the worst, she's seen the best

She's been a pawn, in a game of chess

And as the years go by, she's lost all hope

For a chance to escape, for a chance to cope

But the world keeps spinning, and time moves on

And she's left behind, a shadow, alone

She's a statistic, a number in the game

A life that's forgotten, a life that's in vain

The price of desire, is a heavy toll

A life that's lost, a soul that's sold

And as the night wears on, she'll continue to roam

In search of the buyers, that will take her home

She'll brave the dangers, she'll brave the pain

She'll sell her body, again and again

And in the morning light, she'll fade away

Another life, that's lost in the fray

But she's not alone, there are others like her

Women and men, that are lost in the blur

They're searching for a way, to make it through

To survive in a world, that's so cruel and true

They're the forgotten, the lost and the damned

The victims of a society, that doesn't give a damn

And as the years go by, they'll continue to roam

In search of the buyers, that will take them home

The price of desire, is a heavy burden

A life that's broken, a soul that's hurtin'

And as the night wears on, she'll pray for release

From the pain, from the hurt, from the disease

She'll dream of a life, that's free and fair

A life that's filled, with love and care

But it's just a dream, that will never be

In this world, of pain and misery

The buyers come, with their twisted ways

And she'll do whatever it takes,

To make it through, to survive the days

She'll put on a smile, and pretend to be

Whatever they want, whoever they see

She'll be their fantasy, their wildest dream

And she'll do it all, without a scream

But inside, she's dying, a little each day

Her soul is weary, her mind in disarray

She's lost her sense of self, her sense of worth

And all she has left, is the pain and hurt

The buyers come, with their cruel demands

And she'll do whatever it takes, to meet their plans

She'll give them everything, and then some more

And in the end, she'll be left, alone on the floor

But she's learned to survive, in this world so cold

To do what she must, to keep a hold

On the life she has, the only one she knows

And to face the dangers, as the night grows

The price of desire, is a steep one to pay

And she'll pay it every night, without delay

For a chance to live, to make it through

Another day, in a world that's so untrue

She'll walk the streets, with a heavy heart

And she'll try to forget, the tears that start

To well up inside, when she thinks of the past

And the life she had, that didn't last

She'll search for a buyer, in the dark of night

And she'll try to forget, her endless fight

Against the pain, against the shame

And against a world, that's so inhumane

But there are moments, when she sees a light

A glimmer of hope, in the darkest of night

A kind word, a gentle touch

That makes her believe, that she's worth so much

And in those moments, she dares to dream

Of a life that's different, of a life that's serene

Of a life where love, is all that matters

And where the pain, no longer shatters

But those moments are fleeting, and soon they're gone

And she's left with the buyers, who see her as a pawn

In their twisted games, in their endless lust

And she'll do whatever it takes, to earn their trust

The price of desire, is a heavy load

A life that's harsh, a life that's cold

And as the night wears on, she'll keep walking

In search of a buyer, who will keep talking

Who will see her, as more than just a whore

Who will understand, what she's fighting for

Who will give her, a glimmer of hope

And help her to see, that there's more to life than just cope

But those buyers are rare, and hard to find

And most of the time, she's left behind

With the ones who see her, as just a body

A means to an end, a way to feel naughty

And she'll do what she must, to make it through

To earn the money, that will see her through

Another night, another day

In a life that's lost, in a world that's grey

She'll put on her mask, and hide her pain

And she'll try to forget, the life that's insane

And she'll walk the streets, with a heavy heart

And she'll try to make, a brand new start

But it's hard to escape, from a life like this

A life of pain, a life of endless bliss

And she'll keep walking, until the end