Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Through the years there are those who go unnoticed

Since if they're noticed, they're often crucified

They are thought by many to be unnatural

They are taught their feelings should be denied.

Don't ask if they're your brother or sister

Don't ask if they're someone you know

Don't tell if they ever helped you

Don't tell how they helped you grow.

Still they feel their feelings just as deeply

Each day aas they search for happiness

And yes, their blood flows just as freely

When faced with life's tests.

Don't ask if they had someone to love them

Don't ask how they have hurt having to hide

Don't tell how many died serving their country

Don't tell if they never had time for goodbye.

As they grow, they have no one to turn to

For fear those they care about will leave

So with those who are closest to them

They learn quick how to deceive.

Don't ask how they feel about you

Don't ask how they finally came to know

Don't tell if you're afraid of them

Don't tell if you already know

Yet, when faced with all of life's tests

To acknowledge their love is not allowed

For to show that love is abnormal

And makes them a danger somehow

Don't ask if they had someone to love them

Don't ask if they ever had cause to cry

Don't tell how many loved their family

Don't tell how they worked to provide.

Many serve in the Navy

Army, Air Force, and Marines

While those of us who love them

Must stay unheard, unseen.

Don't ask if they ever felt lonely

Don't ask if they have reason to cry

Don't tell how many have gone missing

Don't tell how many have had to die.