We won't be a secret anymore

Our gay love is a secret

Paradoxically

There are no secrets between us

Not supposed to be

The more fiercely hidden

The more outrageous are

The chances we take

We've taken some big ones

As if we want to get caught

We do. Don't we?

The bigger the secret

The more it seeks exposure

At first it hides in the closet

Then it hikes the forest

Where no one can see us

Then it strolls in the park

Then lunch at a busy restaurant

Holding hands in public

Who we are is a secret

But our gay love is obvious

We may be on the down low

I think everybody knows

Our love is for the ages

There are no secrets between us

And one day We won't be a secret 

You won't feel shame or guilt

After taking all those chances

Instead pride & hope will fill your heart

We have no secrets between us

And some day 

We won't be a secret anymore.

Theme Song for this Poem

"Ready to Take a Chance again"

Barry Manilow

Foul Play 1978