at least i'm in
at least i'm there
a place i've been waiting
for such a long time
i've been added to the line 
of happiness
finally
it's time

with every teardrop of joy
seeped into my black dress
bleaches black to white
anytime now
i will be wearing a pure white dress
sparkling with joy
that is when i'll be in the front of the line
that is when i get there


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