Patrick’s Story of Desire

My Policeman

This flow follows Patrick Hazlewood’s pursuit of Tom Burgess, from an accidental first meeting to imprisonment, loss, and a late reunion.

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A Chance Encounter A Chance Encounter from "My Policeman". A Chance Encounter An unexpected meeting Patrick Hazlewood seeks a policeman after a cyclist’s fall and meets Tom Burgess, whose attention and open manner…

A Chance Encounter from "My Policeman". A Chance Encounter An unexpected meeting Patrick Hazlewood seeks a policeman after a cyclist’s fall and meets Tom Burgess, whose attention and open manner…

A Chance Encounter An unexpected meeting Patrick Hazlewood seeks a policeman after a cyclist’s fall and meets Tom Burgess, whose attention and open manner surprise him. Desire awakens Patrick turns the encounter into a hope for friendship, carefully seeking another chance to meet the young constable.

The Portrait Excuse The Portrait Excuse from "My Policeman". The Portrait Excuse A proposed project Patrick Hazlewood invites Tom Burgess to sit for a portrait, presenting repeated private meetings as artistic work.

The Portrait Excuse from "My Policeman". The Portrait Excuse A proposed project Patrick Hazlewood invites Tom Burgess to sit for a portrait, presenting repeated private meetings as artistic work.

The Portrait Excuse A proposed project Patrick Hazlewood invites Tom Burgess to sit for a portrait, presenting repeated private meetings as artistic work. Closeness grows Their conversations about art and life deepen their bond, while Patrick’s professional pretext allows desire to approach without being named.

First Intimacy First Intimacy from "My Policeman". First Intimacy A boundary crossed After a portrait sitting, Patrick Hazlewood and Tom Burgess begin a sexual relationship at Patrick’s flat.

First Intimacy from "My Policeman". First Intimacy A boundary crossed After a portrait sitting, Patrick Hazlewood and Tom Burgess begin a sexual relationship at Patrick’s flat.

First Intimacy A boundary crossed After a portrait sitting, Patrick Hazlewood and Tom Burgess begin a sexual relationship at Patrick’s flat. Unequal security Patrick hopes the encounter marks a beginning; Tom leaves uncertain, revealing how fear and desire will continue to pull him in opposite directions.

The Prison Sentence The Prison Sentence from "My Policeman". The Prison Sentence Arrest and conviction Patrick Hazlewood is arrested over an encounter with Laurence Cedric Coleman and imprisoned, while the law and the…

The Prison Sentence from "My Policeman". The Prison Sentence Arrest and conviction Patrick Hazlewood is arrested over an encounter with Laurence Cedric Coleman and imprisoned, while the law and the…

The Prison Sentence Arrest and conviction Patrick Hazlewood is arrested over an encounter with Laurence Cedric Coleman and imprisoned, while the law and the police’s scrutiny make his private life perilous. A love withheld In prison, Patrick longs for Tom Burgess, but receives no visit or message from him; memory becomes both comfort and torment.

A Late Return A Late Return from "My Policeman". A Late Return Fragile reunion After Patrick Hazlewood suffers strokes, Marion Taylor brings him to Peacehaven, where he can see the sea and receive care.

A Late Return from "My Policeman". A Late Return Fragile reunion After Patrick Hazlewood suffers strokes, Marion Taylor brings him to Peacehaven, where he can see the sea and receive care.

A Late Return Fragile reunion After Patrick Hazlewood suffers strokes, Marion Taylor brings him to Peacehaven, where he can see the sea and receive care. The final appeal Patrick asks for Tom Burgess, and Marion’s written account gives Tom a reason to sit beside him and speak again.

September 1957

Early October 1957

October 1957

February 1959

Autumn 1999