there's an astounding amount of sexual tension to be had in the streets around my house. there is so much unflinching eye contact. i'd heard about gay people in some places having handkerchiefs and things to speak in code, but eye contact is really the best thing they've got to express their desires. for people that have been so oppressed and made to feel so ashamed, it's terrific that they, in this subtle, uncatchable way can cow anyone who isn't ready for their gaze. the air is thick with the laser sex eye beams. all the affirmation, the reminders i've ever needed that i can be and am a sexual being are for the taking in those stares.