What if they take it seriously?

What if they take it seriously?

What if they take it seriously?
They may discover
They may come to know those things
I close the curtains to conceal

What if….
they
take it seriously…
I may make a friend or two
But will they suspect me forever
of romantic feelings of dreamed thoughts
Will they disqualify me from
a responsible slot
from being a rung, strong enough to support
a climb to higher ground
I must cloak this expression of my soul
in warm and funny tones
What if….
If they are not kind
my words on their tongues
could kill.

What if they take it seriously
What of me then….
They may discover……..me.