Well, they both lived during great times. When there were kings and queens and castles. They were royalty and had beautiful dresses. They were also both sleeping—one literally and the other, "in being". They had everything they wanted and needed, but they were both unhappy. One because she chose not too see the beauty and color of the world. The other was forced not to, so the world turned dark and gray as well.

What made the difference?

…the happily ever after. Because someone was brave enough to get past the woods, the vines, the castle, and yes even the evil witch to get through princess aurora.

iListen: the guardian angel [by red jumpsuit apparatus] and samson [regina spektor]

sometimes, we need people who would be stubborn enough to dig us out, pull us up and stick with us especially when the rain starts falling.