The Secret

If I tell you my secret, a secret then
It will no longer be.
My secret is only my secret when
It is only known by me.

I cannot enter your secret contest
For I’m truly not adept
At keeping secret a precious secret
When it has not been kept.

I’ve written of my troubles and foibles
Even when the laugh’s on me.
Please let me keep my last held secret,
So a secret it will be.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Richards Avatar
April 6, 2013 at 1:58 PM
Ah shucks !! I was hoping to hear something juicy about you Joyce.......but the cat is still in the bag, and your secret is yours for the keeping!! LOL !! Loved this!
Andresen Avatar
April 6, 2013 at 10:37 AM
-Thank you for sharing your secrets with me Joyce - Lovely words in a beautiful poem. - Have a nice weekend. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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