BM-31 - In 1982, Dutch author Karel Eykman published a poem about the relationship he had as a young boy with poet Jan Hanlo (1912-1969). The poem is part of a book entitled 'Wie verliefd is gaat voor' ('Those in love get served first').

In his poem, Karel states that he used to help Jan with his motorcycle. Jan cuddled, hugged and spoilt him and he really felt good in Jan's presence and considered him a close friend. It is not entirely clear if the relationship remained platonic or not, but Hanlo is currently known as a 'pedophile'.

The friendship ended when his father objected to the fact that his son was seeing a 'faggot'.

In 1982, Karel was married, but he still remembered his friend Jan (who died in 1969) and made sure he wouldn't forget him.