Recently I spent a weekend on the coast of Maine with two members of my 2019 MenHealing Weekend of Recovery small group. We have kept in touch over these years. It was an incredible time of sharing, laughing, listening, sharing our writing and enjoying being together. Ben S wrote a poem which summed up our time together.
Together Again by Ben S A night in Wells Steamers and burgers Fries and salad Stories and memories Making more Together again We look into each others eyes We smile We laugh We share our fascination Of pain Of sorrow Of joy Of tomorrow A starry sky Shines above With the grace of waves And powerful tides Of baby steps And laughter Connection confirmed Established and yearned Together again We made it It has been so long With distance and time gone by And words of wisdom We head to bed Solitude and togetherness Spans the continent And brings us together A common bond We created Making it happen Against all odds We create a new reality Full of connection Full of reality Full of care and concern Full of compassion Listening What is in the silence? Respect Understanding Patience Connection Thoughtfulness Validation We are the ones Who will turn the tide Change the message From sheer will and unrest We develop the belief, the reality, the expectation… That men can thrive That men can heal That men can support That men can be Together again.
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Mike Davis
