You tease me, you tempt me, you touch me,

My body awakens to these things,

Your caramel eyes stare back at me,

Watching me, watching you,

I feel concern when you're in pain,

Pleasure when you smile,

Laughter when you tease,

You're not like anyone else I know,

And I know quite a few people,

How unique you are in your brashness,

You reflect many of the things I uphold,

Living your own life, don't give a damn,

If people don't like you, you don't care,

I have slowly moved into that frame mind already,

Openly bi-sexual I have encountered no backlash,

Even from some homophobic friends,

I'd like to think I have changed how they think,

That just because you like one sex, or the other, or both,

Doesn't mean you're a bad person, or one to be avoided,

I like your sense of humor, it makes me laugh,

I admire your athleticism,

Even though I don't understand hockey,

I'd like you to teach me,

Help me understand the sport,

And god forbid it, even like it,

I enjoy watching you play,

I would like to play with you,

Though the game wouldn't be hockey.

-By Jessica Holder (aka Christine Connla)