Love and loss, the light within
the dark. A silhouette of humanity
are shadows among the stars.
©Jeff Flesch
#1 Amazon bestselling poet – Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow.[goodreads +1]
Co-Author, #1 Amazon Bestseller, Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women
Jan/Feb 2022 Author of the Month, Spillwords Press
I rest my head
in a catalyst of stars
a blanket
nourishing the mind
and the body
the result
of a cherished, and
vulnerable heart
are
memories
brought about
by the sun’s paradox
a song
of complete, and incomplete
and everything
in between
Photo by Darkmoon_Art, Pixabay
Twitter #vss365 prompt words used: catalyst, cherish, vulnerable, incomplete. Follow me on Twitter here.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart to Dagmara K, and the team at Spillwords Press for their continued support, and for publishing this piece.
A Field Full of Flowers
a field full of flowers…
dreams wake me from beyond, telling tales
of hope and despair
lost
to the stars
as they linger in the sky, just like the last time,
we said goodbye, holding you
close to heart, becomes
needed, and
necessary,
reminiscent….
I would be honored if you would go here, and read the entire poem. 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
There are ways the earth feels
underfoot
an extinction
and extension of self
boiled over
with the last of the snowflakes that
dwell
within bridges
made of surrender
and of love
a predesigned configuration
of
your heart’s harmony
felled
like a star
from the sky above
Photo by AlanFrijns, Pixabay
Twitter #vss365 prompt word used: extinct. Follow me on Twitter here.
Petite Pen is a fun and collaborative prompt that my dear friend, K Hartless posts approximately once a week. If you are interested in inspiring poetry prompts, I recommend checking out K’s website. Usually the Petite Pen prompts are posted on Tuesdays.
Here are a few poems that I’ve written in response to the Petite Pen prompts in the past several months.
I dream
of the space
in between you
and me
a serendipitous feeling
this
unseen majesty
of calm and quiet progress
demanding
we pay attention
and notice
I in wait
calming my spirit, and mind
seeds unadorned
spend time
securely in my heart
shifting
energies
from callous hands
dripping with fever tense
and moist
with tears remorse
I look for you
in the notes, and sounds
dripping
honey, profound
a secret lullaby
washing over my mind
letting limbs of the dead
and old
come alive
with a misty hello
I remember
it is night
and
almost time to say
goodbye
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 want to play with the nature
of pain
and hide
the existence of tears
dwelling
within the chambers of change
a doppelgänger
made from the cusp of our love
frosted over
with the nest of
a honeycomb
encircled
by clouds hanging upside down
from
the starry sky above
Photo by FreeCreativeStuff, Pixabay
Twitter #vss365 prompt words used: want, change, doppelgänger. Follow me on Twitter here.
I am always honored to have my poetry in 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!
Hidden in Childhood, A Poetry Anthology was released this past week, and it skyrocketed to the #1 spot on Amazon New Release for several days. I am honored to have two pieces published in this gorgeous anthology. Thank you Gabriela for always supporting my work, for being an amazing friend, and for continuing to create new opportunities for writers all over the world to have their voices heard, and their stories read.
If you’ve not yet picked up a copy of this gorgeous anthology, please do so with the link above. 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 find callousness at noon
desirous
of the prodigal sun
washing
my hands of understanding
and of ignorance
I call out to you
recognizing the moon
carries the seeds of our love
and
the cognition of the stars above
Photos by me, Oregon Coast
I am pleased to announce that my poem, Angels Outlined, is now available at MasticadoresIndia. Thank you to Terveen Gill, and the team at MasticadoresIndia for their continued support, and for publishing this piece. I’d be honored if you would read the full poem here. Thank you!
I am elated to share that one ore more of the poems I submitted to Hidden in Childhood: A Poetry Anthology, edited by Gabriela Marie Milton, have been accepted. Thank you, Gabriela, and the editing team at Literary Revelations Press for this acceptance, and for supporting my work. I am honored and humbled beyond words.
It is amazing to reflect back upon this year, so full of wonderful memories and experiences, which you are all a part of. I am thankful everyday to be a part of this loving community, and I want to thank all of you for your continued support and friendship.
You all continue to inspire me, and I look forward to creating new experiences and memories with all of you in 2023!
Wishing you all a joyous, peaceful, and wonderful holiday season.
All my love and blessings,
Jeff
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 look to the east, and west
wondering
when I last saw them
the fireflies
they come out, now and again
instead
I
count the stars in the sky
to remain calm
and
sip from the joy, within
my inner
balm
relinquishing
the fear
residing in my heart’s home
heart’s home was inspired by the poem Fireflies by Punam.
Photo by JoshuaWoroniecki, Pixabay
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
an October sky
cold, with stars speaking
an age of reason
to the moon
the leaves continue to fall
with emotions bound
together
like my heart
broken and chasmed
yet stitched tight
with threads formed of light
Photo by PublicDomainPictures, Pixabay
Submissions for the Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow: 30 Poems in 30 Days Collaboration are officially closed. Please stay tuned for an update on Sunday, 10/16. 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 sit on the front porch
considering
the moon, and the train
coming
down the tracks
I can feel it, the anxiety
the streets, and this sensation
not
missing a beat
Kinda like when you see a star
in the sky
you relate to it
it’s a mirror image of you, and you know why
Life is like this at times
full of whispers of insight
We simply need to remain open
to
the butterflies in the night
Photo by ArtTower, Pixabay
Submissions are open for the Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow: 30 Poems in 30 Days Collaboration, and will remain open until September 23. The submission details are located here.
love lives in the sky
a blanket of stars
much deeper than I can know
or, upon rely
and, while I’ll always try
I know, my love
once hidden, can now take flight
Photo by Matryx, Pixabay
tired, and wanting to know
more
I cast my heart into the sea
and watch
as it stares back at me
winking, like the stars in the sky
making me realize
every ounce of the love we carry inside
belongs to the tide
Photo by Layers, Pixabay
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