out of the closet at last

gathering

all his friends and relatives,

his loved ones

together for a party,

he stands up

in the room

below his beloved

chandelier

to make an announcement.

he taps a spoon to his

crystal wine glass

and proudly says,

i'm coming out of the closet

at last.

which makes everyone

laugh,

as they admire the art

on the wall,

the Italian linen,

the silverware,

the seven-course meal

they just had

while classical music

filled their ears.

oh, really now, please

tell us something

we never

knew, they say in unison,

eliciting a cheer.