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the day began perfectly : a poem

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  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:March 6, 2021
  • Post category:Dating/Joy/Love/Poetry/Relationships

i am alone happy thinking of a yoga pose or a girl

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a second fortune : a poem

a second fortune
  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:March 3, 2021
  • Post category:Anger/Co-Parenting/Depression/Divorce/Poetry/Relationships/Self-care/Single-Dad

i could hear his motor 2 minutes before his bright orange McLaren turned into the 7-11 he pulled to the pumps i munched on my orange chicken takeout and watched

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moving away from trouble : a poem

moving away from trouble
  • 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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the heart is an odd engine : a poem

setting sail for the relationship of our dreams
  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:February 18, 2021
  • Post category:Dating/Joy/Love/Poetry/relationship building/Relationships/Self-care/Single-Dad/Spirituality

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
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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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on a beautiful day like today – a poem

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  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:October 26, 2019
  • Post category:Joy/Love/Poetry

on a beautiful day like today sky sun rain clouds and your absence i have no cares but my own and yet i seek you and yours how can i…

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Does Poetry Matter? Be poetic. Love deeply. Keep going.

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  • Post author:John McElhenney
  • Post published:June 15, 2014
  • Post category:Joy/Love/Poetry

It's hard to say "I love you" in a new way. But it's easy to begin with little things that make you say, "Yes," and go from there.

Continue ReadingDoes Poetry Matter? Be poetic. Love deeply. Keep going.

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