I am desperation’s surrender—silence.
I spent an eternity in love’s shadow, brokenness. Painful aberrations, noiseless hallways and nightmare promises—fear. Emerging into being, trauma-trapped body remembers the feeling.
©Jeff Flesch
#1 Amazon bestselling poet – Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow.
Co-Author, #1 Amazon Bestseller, Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women
Jan/Feb 2022 Author of the Month, Spillwords Press
I learned from you
and the sumptuous sky
about lessons in pain
and in love
at times
there is no dignity
in a world devoid of feeling
and of knowing
yet, the world continues to spin
on the gravity of your gaze
and on the wellness held at bay
in a spinning top of purple haze
Twitter #vss365 prompt words used: sumptuous. Follow me on Twitter here, and Instagram here.
I am always honored to have my poetry at MasticadoresIndia and MasticadoresUSA. It is a blessing. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Terveen, and Barbara for always supporting my work; and, thank you to each of you for continuing to read, like, and comment on my poems on these two exceptional online magazines.
Here are my two newest pieces.
I would be honored if you would read them when you have a moment, thank you!
Jeff Flesch
#1 Amazon Bestselling Author of Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow
Co-Author, #1 Amazon Bestseller, Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women
Jan/Feb 2022 Author of the Month, Spillwords Press
I see you
in the peaceful sky, and in
the anticipation of the lost souls
that tried
to feel more
and to become more
a celebration
and an adventure
of learning, and of love
and
of a serendipitous vortex
calling us both back
for more
Image by Prettysleepy, Pixabay
Twitter #vss365 prompt words used: peace, anticipation, celebration, adventure. Follow me on Twitter here.
I am always honored to have my poetry at MasticadoresIndia and MasticadoresUSA. It is a blessing. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Terveen, and Barbara for always supporting my work; and, thank you to each of you for continuing to read, like, and comment on my poems on these two exceptional online magazines.
Here are my two newest pieces.
I would be honored if you would read them when you have a moment, thank you!
Jeff Flesch
#1 Amazon Bestselling Author of Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow
Co-Author, #1 Amazon Bestseller, Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women
Jan/Feb 2022 Author of the Month, Spillwords Press
I cry
and sometimes the reason
why
eludes me
though
the significance
permeates each cell of the body
and mind
creating a touchstone
of love
and of hope
carrying seeds destined
to take root
and grow
Image by cocoparisienne, Pixabay
Last week, I went to visit my mom and sisters in Los Angeles, and had a wonderful time. It was so good to spend quality time with my mom, and to see my sisters and their beautiful families. We also went up to Camarillo and visited my niece who is studying at California State Channel Islands. A lovely University in the hills of Camarillo.
While trips are nice, it was also lovely to be home, and to visit all of you today. I missed reading and interacting with all of you last week. Because I chose to forgo posting last weekend, I am posting twice this week (tonight, and tomorrow morning, as usual).
Below are some pics from the trip.
Wishing you all a wonderful Saturday, Sunday.
Jeff Flesch
#1 Amazon Bestselling Author of Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow
Co-Author, #1 Amazon Bestseller, Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women
Jan/Feb 2022 Author of the Month, Spillwords Press
I stand on a pedestal of
ice, a cold wind blown from afar and
wide
escaping lips
of tender, and delicate
skin
a shift
in consciousness, and
in a history
dosed
with fields of understanding
a common feeling
coming home to roost
in hearts filled with love’s muse
Photo by 12019, Pixabay
Twitter #vss365 prompt words used: shift, history, dose. Follow me on Twitter here.
I am pleased to announce that my poem, Hidden Dreams, is now available at MasticadoresIndia. Thank you to Terveen Gill, and the team at MasticadoresIndia for their continued support, and for publishing this piece.
Hidden Dreams
There are dreams
hidden
within buildings
towering upon hills
and beneath
the surface of the sky
a transparent beauty…
I’d be honored if you would read the full poem here. Thank you!
Here are two more poetic responses to the Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow: 30 Poems in 30 Days Collaboration.
Love’s Heights
love is like the tether of
a kite
grasping, and holding tight
the sun
into the heights
it flies
wonderment and awe
fill time, and trepidation does too
arise
a balance of mutually beneficial
allies
riding through the sky
Love’s Heights was inspired by the poem Love’s Trial by Dawn Minott.
Final Sigh
I sit in silence
and ponder the sky
the celestial bodies
linger
in the night
and
in my heart
where
I find the divine
ascending toward infinity, I realize
she
makes love possible in every shape and size
and in every eye
awaiting, am I
the faintest breath
and this, the final sigh
Final Sigh was inspired by the poem, Divine Flight by Layla Todd.
Jeff Flesch
#1 Amazon Bestselling Author of Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow
Co-Author, #1 Amazon Bestseller, Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women
Jan/Feb 2022 Author of the Month, Spillwords Press
I cross cross the earth
in search of something fleeting
knowing
the unknown
is a place of peace
of mind, and of body
a souls destination
housed
within a fractured
system
of thoughts, and of feelings
coming home
a respite from the storm
sitting
in the center of silence
watching
things come, and go
attraction
to the poles of
opposites
the healing of ego
and of the soul’s companion
on the way home
Photo by me, Oregon Coast
I am always honored when a piece of my poetry is published at MasticadoresIndia and MasticadoresUSA. It’s such a joy, and this publication at MasticadoresIndia is no different. Thank you, Terveen, for always supporting my work. I am beyond grateful.
I would be honored if you would go here, and read my new poem.
If you’ve not yet submitted to either of these fine publications, I invite you to; it’s an amazing experience.
Last week, I visited Justin and Izzy in Portland, and we had a great time. We went to a boutique event supporting local small business, ate some wonderful food at Blossoming Lotus, and then went to the Portland Trailblazers game on Sunday evening. It was grand.
I wish you all a wonderful week; see you next weekend!
All my love and blessings,
Jeff
Jeff Flesch
Author, #1 Amazon New Release Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow
Co-Author, #1 Amazon Bestseller, Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women
Author of the Month, Jan/Feb 2022, Spillwords Press
I am so pleased to announce that my poem, Placid Sea, is now available at MasticadoresIndia. Thank you to Terveen Gill, and the team at MasticadoresIndia for their continued support, and for publishing this piece.
Placid Sea
The moon, a placid
sea, reflecting back
a mantra
of meaning
watching the sunset
along a coast, depleted and
dry
tears leak…
I would be honored if you would go here, and read the rest of my poem. Thank you!
Jeff Flesch
Author, #1 Amazon New Release Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow
Co-Author, #1 Amazon Bestseller, Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women
Author of the Month, Jan/Feb 2022, Spillwords Press
I walk
along lonely trails
desolate footpaths, where my heart
trades
in an economy of grief
and despair
these two feelings
come without thought or conception
relegating needs to another
mist-covered
field
a place to lay down our weights
and
pick up the threads of love, lingering
in the shade
where
they continue to take shape
Photo by 1162835, Pixabay
My Dearest Friends,
Beginning next week, and continuing for the remainder of this calendar year, I am traveling within and without the country. The travel combined with my ever iterating and changing professional life will demand more of me, which means I will be less active here going forward. I will still visit your sites, and read your beautiful poetry and writings, however, it will be less often. I will also post less often.
I am choosing to pause, possibly indefinitely, the weekly prompt. As to next year’s collaborative project, I am still very passionate about making this happen, yet at this time, cannot write here, when, or how that will go next year; know that when I know, you will too.
Please know I am very well; all of the changes are positive, and I am very excited about them, though, paradoxically, I am sad about taking more time away from this space. This is how life goes, though, we never know what we will be gifted, and when we are open to all of life’s gifts, we walk into them with open arms.
I will update you here as my schedule and professional life continue to take shape in the coming months.
All my love and blessings,
Jeff
Jeff Flesch
Author, #1 Amazon New Release Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow
Co-Author, #1 Amazon Bestseller, Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women
Author of the Month, Jan/Feb 2022, Spillwords Press
I learned about love
when young
and
impressionable
a life, nobody knows but
me
listening to the wind
I
allowed feelings to
arise within
just as they should be
eyes
always watching, growth come
up and
in
a sun rising, at the horizons end
Photo by 8385, Pixabay
Twitter #vss365 prompt words used: nobody, eyes. Follow me on Twitter here.
Jeff Flesch
Author, #1 Amazon New Release Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow
Co-Author, #1 Amazon Bestseller, Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women
Author of the Month, Jan/Feb 2022, Spillwords Press
I walk through flower fields
feeling of
home
where we once met
long ago
the cattail tops, and butterflies
float in air
transfixed, and
in awe
I compare
the blood running through veins
and the nature
of name
this
a paradoxical serenade
paradoxical serenade was inspired by the poem My Blood, by Eunice Aformanor.
Photo by ArtTower, Pixabay
Submissions are still open for the Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow: 30 Poems in 30 Days Collaboration. The submission details are located here.
Jeff Flesch
Author, #1 Amazon New Release Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow
Co-Author, #1 Amazon Bestseller, Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women
Author of the Month, Jan/Feb 2022, Spillwords Press
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