Holding the Man

"I reached out and touched his hair. He turned and kissed my hand. I moved closer until we were standing against each other. He smelt like soap and clean clothes. Gentle. Just holding and kissing gently.

If this had been it, if I had died then, I would have said it was enough."


Just finished reading Timothy Conigrave's "Holding the Man"
for the second time in my life.
The first was more than 2 years ago;
a 21st birthday present from one of my first gay friend in Sydney.
I remember being so touched by the autobiography, that I couldn't
hold the tears back, as I finished the book in one sitting.
This time, I was similiarly moved.
But my cheeks stayed dry.

A tribute to a present day Romeo and Juliet, homosexual-style;
Timothy Conigrave (1959 - 1994) and his lover, John Caleo.



And to celebrate World AIDS Day (both died from AIDS), I shall take
this opportunity to remind friends and enemies once for all,
PRACTICE SAFE SEX!!!