Word famous landmarks. Wonders of the World

Golden Triangle, California road trip, 1993

Me, twink. R.E.M mix tape on my Sony Walkman.

One of the things I remember most, what I still carry as a souvenir,

is being winked at by guys sitting outside a bar in West Hollywood

as I walked past them sipping cocktails

If I had only had the confidence back then and known my true sexuality,

this twink would’ve winked back.

And then, when I thought all my memories had been made,

early evening in the airport motel for early morning flight back to London,

I can’t forget the sight of poolside hunk in trunks.

We both dived in. Michael began singing Nightswimming

Swimming with Michael. Deep in the pool. Blue as his eyes.

Now adult, listening to Michael. Understanding the subtext.