Empty Nest by Jeff Flesch

Photo by Layers, Pixabay

the pain comes to me in the afternoon

as I sit in front of the tree

meant for you and me

I cannot hide from the tears inside

they well up

and finally, come forth

in my heart

and on my cheeks, they do intone

a lingering

in the midst of our tryst, as

I call upon the heavens to help me understand

the hollowness

of love’s empty nest

-JEFF FLESCH

Jeff grew up in Los Angeles, and now lives in Corvallis, Oregon, where he works in Educational Leadership. Jeff’s interests and passions include personal and professional development, developing new ways to increase access to higher education, and creating inspiration, transformation, and more equity throughout society. Visit Develop. Inspire. Transform. to read more of his thoughts and writing.

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