“Ticket Booth” by Tina Culp Barton

waiting for the ticket booth to open
(desires spoken)
desperate to be the first in line.
there's only one way to get on the ride
(decide!)
only one way to make ecstasy mine.

take the money i toil to make
(awake!)
life's blood i give to earn.
to buy me the ticket to have a chance
(dance!)
i'm begging for joy, i deserve my turn.

give me a one way ticket
(embrace it)
i feel no need for passage to return.
two way tickets are an easy way out
(no doubts)
complete elation is my only concern.

don't want a ticket for the merry-go-round
(tied and bound)
reliving the circle someone drew for you.
want to ride the speeding roller coaster
(nothing's sure)
that takes me to heaven or hell with you.

let's get in line to buy tickets
(go for it!)
leave no room for remorse or regret.
jump on the ride that sets you free
(with me)
you get what you take and you take what you get...