Tag Archives: Poems

Unknown's avatar Jeff Flesch 6:17 pm on November 4, 2020
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A Poem of Peace

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Twas childhood days,
Once betrayed, and
As a part of our current dismay
Of times gone by

As we try to recreate, a time
And place of forgotten space, and
Distant landscape

A notion of a potion,
We’ve pulled forward
In an effort to alleviate our emotion
Of a common commotion

Of a mind restless and eager
To anticipate a thread, of the
Bed we’ve made bare
Though we do not dare

To tread alone into the emptiness
And stare
Out at the majesty which is there

We need not compare this day

With times gone by,
Instead
Practice the release
Of the surcease, during
This winters masterpiece
Of a life once known to be at peace

For peace is always there,
A comfort for your care, so, please
Always remember you
Are a child of the Lord’s Prayer.

#life, #live, #peace, #poem, #poems, #writing

Unknown's avatar Jeff Flesch 3:00 pm on November 3, 2020
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A Perspective Poem

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Time flies away
That which we try to see by day
Never stopping in times array
Of a distant, yet close ballet

Of moving parts and pieces
A dance, seemingly unordered
And static that ceases

A play in motion, which
Can cause quite the commotion
Of mind, until we find
That peace of Mind, which
Comes with devotion, and

Faith in that which is unseen
And seen, beauty
Is in the eye of the beholder, of

A knowing that shoulders

A fire that burns and smolders
Like a love that is bolder, and
Just as it soon as it seems colder
An awareness dawns, bright

With a voluminous light, which
Negates the night, and
Warms us within our heart’s delight

Be well, everyone.

#life, #poem, #poems, #writing

Unknown's avatar Jeff Flesch 6:22 pm on November 1, 2020
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A Poem of The Road

Corvallis, 2020

The Road
A path laid bare
For all who dare, to
Travel it without great fanfare

Bumpy it will be, and
Forks you will see
Left or right decisions are alright,
Yet choices never ware

For it is within our hearts compare
Where you must dare, to
Find yourself in times of despair, and
Tranquility both, in belief are fair

And, thus do complete our affair
Of a minute and distant, yet
Relevant pair, seemingly
Two, yet unknown and known as one

Left or right, choose one, and
Have faith that all will be just right
For it isn’t in the choice that knows
It’s in the poise that shows

Of the strength you have inside

A knowing that knows, of
The home that shows
That left or right, path
Smooth or stoned, will prove
To be your purposed road and abode

#poem, #poemandwriting, #poems, #purpose, #writing

Unknown's avatar Jeff Flesch 1:56 pm on October 31, 2020
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A Poem of Life

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Doors open wide,
And yet I hide to abide
With the realization that
You and me are like a tree

Strong and beautiful with
Roots that go deep underground
In search of nutrients to flourish
The soul of abundance and well nourish

For we are meant to accent, and
Grow strong through all the seasons
In search of a reason

Stretching far and wide
With limbs that reach for the sky
Leaves grown a multitude of colors
With shapes all full of wonder, and

Amazement, as we move toward
That light so flourishing and bright
With all of our hearts delight

Let us then portend this night
As we move our limbs across the sky
And shake our leaves off one at a time

To live another day, and
Nourish that which nourished us first
Some call her Mother Earth, or
Our home and abode of birth

And call this place a sanctuary
For all that’s bright and light
Within a space you call your life

#alifepoem, #apoemoflife, #poem, #poems, #writing, #writinglife

Unknown's avatar Jeff Flesch 4:52 pm on October 30, 2020
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A Mirror Poem

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Eyes closed, heartbeats
Near the fire that surely treats
Whimsical notions, and
Fancifully potions of accord, in

A life full of discord, and afforded
Bounty everywhere

As you stare in wonder
And rapt attention
To ponder such reflection

In the mirror of protection
With which each generation
Does pass down

As they stare into a magical station
With a passion to free nations of
Years of strife and uncommon blight

Yet, remember friends that inside
The strife and blight
There is also light, which
Doeth provide equanimity to all humanity

And, though thinketh you are alone
That mirrors the reflection of such possessions
Surrounds another generation, of those
That live and love

Walking hand in hand toward
The blight and strife
Wavering not at all, for they
Are filled with light

And know they are right, and
Will be alright

Justice, they demand
And heel should they
For in healing, not dismay
Is where the light shineth greatest

And shall protect us one and all
From the mirrored separation that seems so real
Yet is only another movie reel

Of a life that was lived and beloved for real.

Have a splendid weekend, everyone.

#illusion, #life, #lightandlove, #mirrorpoem, #poem, #poems, #separation, #writing

Unknown's avatar Jeff Flesch 5:14 pm on October 28, 2020
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A Wonder Poem

Wonder

Lives in all places
Where light and dark
Play and roam, fancy
To find the tome

Of your heart’s desire

Where lives the fire
That stood that night
When times were a fright

Yet, were also alright

Because you knew
the Truth
About a life that lives
By light

That Wonder

Extinguishes the darkness
Of all the hours

Until the flowers bloom

And also always loom
Like a boon
Of Wonder, for
You to discover

Know It is always alight

And knows
You are alright
Even in times of
Discorded plunder

When you are asunder

There is and
Will always be Wonder

Have a wonderful evening, everyone.

In response to the WDYS prompt #53 by Sadje on Keep it Alive.

#poem, #poems, #poemsandwriting, #wdys, #wonder, #writing

Unknown's avatar Jeff Flesch 9:53 pm on October 25, 2020
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A Poem of the Heart

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The Heart

Waves roll in
Time rolls out, and
Lives planned out
Play out

And, are carried out

Without noticing, the
Enjoining
That surrounds the interjoining
Of the multiple sounds

That became One

Under the sunlight
Which was quite a sight
Of majestic light, and

Now, under the moonlight

Darkness becomes lighted fancy
Dancing and prancing
Along the ridges
Of foamy white

Which now rest along

The outlet
Of rising tides, and
Forgotten memories of that night
Which hold a sacred place

In our hearts delight

Have a magnificent week everyone.

#heart, #lightandlove, #ocean, #poem, #poems, #waves, #writing

Unknown's avatar Jeff Flesch 7:19 pm on October 24, 2020
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A Blogger’s Diary 10/24/20: On Writing, Reading, and 200+ Followers

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Writing and Reading

Yep, a busy week, like every week. Phew. Well, I’ve written a couple of pieces this week, and, in case you’ve missed them, here they are again.

  1. A Wisdom Poem
  2. The Social Construction Series Part 6: The Social Construction of Work
  3. The Reflection Series Part 1: What Does it Mean to Be Alive?
  4. An Aliveness Poem
  5. What Does Being Present Really Mean, and Why Does it Matter?
  6. A Presence Poem

Wow. So much fun. I’ve had even more fun writing the poetry lately, which, I think, I’ll continue. Fun.

Right, and now? Well, I’m working on a couple of new pieces. You know, I never do know if an article/post will ever make it to publishing. You know?

Most of them do, yet there are times when they don’t.

Anyway, I am working on two new articles for the social construction series, one on the mind, and then two, which will probably become one, on either gender, or masculinity. Not sure yet.

Speaking of the mind. I am also reading Be As You Are: The Teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi. I just started it this week, and I have to say that it is a powerful expose on the Self. Amazing.

I’ll have more to say about the book at a later date. For now, insights abound inside of the discussion created by the narrator, and Ramana. It is beautiful.

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200+ Followers

Well, in no way could I have foretold earlier this year, that I would have 200+ of you with me on this wonderful writing journey. And, you know, it’s more than that.

More than writing that is. Much more. How? Yep. Here we go.

The experience I’ve had this year has been unlike any I’ve had before. Why? Well, yes, part of it is the writing. Being back at my computer writing from both my head and heart is, for sure, a wonderful experience.

And, yet, you know what I’ve enjoyed most? Connecting and interacting with each of you. Really. I’ve had such a wonderful time reading all of your work. Such an inspiration. All of you.

From the exposes on spirituality, leadership and self-development, to the wonderful poems, fictions, artwork, pictures, challenges, recipes, and book reviews. All of it. Every single ounce of it. I love it all.

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Know this. Ready? Good.

You are very much appreciated. Each of you. For being with me on this journey. From my heart to each of yours, thank you; and, thank you for allowing me to read about you and your life. A wonder.

I look forward to continuing this journey with each of you. As a matter of fact, it’s just about time to go check out what all of you have been up to. Fun.

Right, well that’s about it for this entry. Well, just a minute, one more thing, okay. Ready? Here we go.

Remember, when things get tough, and goodness knows we’ve had a lot of that this year, keep breathing, keep doing, and keep moving yourself forward.

You are an inspiration. You are beautiful. You are loved.

Have a wonderful evening, and a lovely Sunday.

#bloggers-diary, #bloggingcommunity, #diary, #inspiration, #poems, #reflections, #socialconstruction, #writingandreading

Unknown's avatar Jeff Flesch 4:22 pm on October 24, 2020
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A Presence Poem

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Presence

You look out
And into the fray

Beholden to

Tomorrow’s worry
And yesterday’s scurry

Like a glimmer in front
Eyes see out, and

Touch

Ever so gently
Yet also intently

Searching and not
Yet finding, that
Which is already

Perching

Right there
In front of you

Shift the attention

And let the senses
Draw inward toward
The light and watch, as
A real delight commences

Clarity of Mind

Refocused
Watches in wonder
At all of the blessings

Expressing themselves
Right now, and
Once again, you see

That which is

Sparkling and dancing
In the light, which is also
Loving in delight, and

All at once, you are
Amazed at all of
The daylight

Now that was fun. Have a great evening.

#beingpresent, #poem, #poems, #presence, #writing

Unknown's avatar Jeff Flesch 3:25 pm on October 23, 2020
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An Aliveness Poem

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Aliveness

What is that sound
On the ground, or

Is it in the air
Soft and fair

Look here, and
There, for
Something

Is always moving

Sprouting, and shifting
Ever-changing
And even transforming

Though static
They all seem

Don’t be fooled by
Senses outward
For within
is the calmness,
which is your eternal bliss

What is whimsical
Is mystical,
Just like you

A beauty to behold

Faith and love
Evermore

Be like that
Which you see

Inside

The light moves
And shapes, your
Every experience

That aliveness
Which is, and
Has been, and
Will always be
Inside you

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone.

#alive, #aliveness, #beingalive, #changeandtransformation, #humanity, #loveandbeauty, #poem, #poems, #writing