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Returning to Wholeness – Relationship Building and Mindfulness in Love

moving away from trouble : a poem

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  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:March 3, 2021
  • Post category:Poetry

i'm not seeking trouble but he seeks me when i'm not paying attention

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here by the sea, alone : a poem

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  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:February 27, 2021
  • Post category:Love/Poetry/Self-care/Single-Dad/Spirituality

this persistent present moment here

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brene brown’s divorce : a poem

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  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:February 21, 2021
  • Post category:Dating/Depression/Divorce/Joy/Love/Married Life/Poetry/relationship building/Relationships/Self-care

she was brave she was smiling she knew this was the moment for her to explore vigorously

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the heart is an odd engine : a poem

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  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:February 18, 2021
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i do love the snow and you the drifting spin of lazy white flakes putting me at ease

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she called again : a poem

beautiful Manhattan, she called me
  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:February 12, 2021
  • Post category:Anger/Dating/Joy/Love/Poetry/Self-care/Single-Dad/Spirituality

to ask about something, she said she couldn't get it out articulation being one of her faults she was angry there was something she wanted me to do or not…

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in the clear : a poem

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  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:February 12, 2021
  • Post category:Anger/Dating/Joy/Love/Poetry/Self-care/Single-Dad/Spirituality

in seconds our bubbles drifted apart there was no pop sound no resistance a breeze from the east pushed me outward towards the ocean's edge the sun was peeking over…

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Viral Dating: Finding and Keeping Love in Times of Crisis

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  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:March 18, 2020
  • Post category:Dating/Health and Fitness/Joy/Love/Poetry/relationship building/Relationships/Self-care/Sex/Single-Dad

Get creative, because it's going to take a lot more time to get close enough to look directly into her eyes from a safe distance. Good luck out there, and stay safe.

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aspiring towards unity – a love poem

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  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:October 31, 2019
  • Post category:Love/Poetry/Relationships/Spirituality

what is your beauty but a gift and affirmation of human desire

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