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And I have waited
I waited to grow up -- use lipstick,
To be kissed, to wear a bra, for my
Pince to come, to vote.
I waited for some man
To ask me to marry him
And have children,
I waited in lines for stamps
And groceries
In lobbies for movies
In parked cars for children at lessons
For airplanes to come bringing you in
For airplanes to go taking you out
I waited for the roast to get done,
The jello to set, the light to turn green,
Waiting to move on,
To go away on vacations
And to go back home
The children grew up
And my hair is turning grey
And I have waited
For you to ask me to speak for myself
Hey! It's my turn.
I will speak for myself |
