If macho stars are doing sex with men,
That must be covered up. Mere Vaseline
Across the lens won’t do. It’s cock and hen
That’s right for Hollywood. Shut down the scene
If Marlon Brando kisses Dean and/or
The other way around. Rock Hudson’s Day
Is just for show. He goes at night to score
With guys. The Silver Screen will not show prey
Whom he will chase and so no camera lens
Is watching. Raymond Burr is good in court
But not in laws against his type. Young friends
Were more his brief, the ones that he’d cavort
With. Mineo and drag queen glamor might
Have been a pairing but were kept from sight.
~ Phillip Whidden