
I walk along the forest floor, watching
as the mysteries pour forth
blooming evergreen weeds, struggling up
through the ground
looking to see if anyone’s around
they always wink at me
relating a resilience
and a broad-spectrum playfulness
hidden
inside the stars heavens, a mirror
takes two seconds more
to notice
in the dew
lingering on a leaf, just there
it sparkles like diamonds
and is radiant, containing the entire cosmic
requirement
of love, my love of you
and the love I feel for everyone and everything in view
Can you see it too?
-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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Beautiful poem Jeff. Love the concept of cosmic love.
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I’m so happy you enjoyed it, dear friend. Thank you so much.
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You’re always welcome my friend
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Jeff’s poetry inspires the reader to step out in nature and seek the similarities. Strength, resilience, and beauty is abundant and hope stems in the hearts of those who seek comfort. If we view everything as one, then we are respecting the cosmic balance. There are miracles all around us and love blooms in the hearts of those who wish to see them. Let our eyes and vision reflect the goodness of the world.
Congratulations Jeff!
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Thank you for this lovely reflection and acknowledgment, Terveen. It’s such an honor to be here.
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Gorgeous imagery. Love it.💕
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Thank you so much, dear Grace. 💞
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My pleasure .💕
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It’s a beautiful scene of nature… “they always wink at me”. Haha, so true.
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Thank you so much for resonating with me, Haoyando.
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Oh Jeff you always spread the beauty of love in the most wonderful way. I love all the nature images in your piece as well. You never disappoint us, BRAVO, my friend. Sending you love and hugs, Joni
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Thank you for this beautiful acknowledgment, and for always being here, Joni. Love and hugs, dear friend.
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You are so very welcome Jeff. I always enjoy your work. Love and hugs back. 🦋❤️🤗
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Utterly sublime!😊
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Thank you so much, Aaysid! ☺️
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Beautiful!
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Thank you kindly, Cassa. 💚
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Those flirty blades of grass. I will take notice today the lake, and see if they are as playful as your poem. 💜 lovely whimsy.
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Ah, those blades of grass are flirty, indeed. I love that. Thank you kindly, K. 💜
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Very very nice Jeff thanks.
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I’m happy to know you enjoyed it; thank you so much, Chris.
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A gorgeous poem of connectivity, to nature, humanity, and self. Lovely! 🌳💖🌳
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Ah, a lovely reflection; thank you so much, Michele! 🌳💖🌳
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How lovely and alive a poem! I love the colors and inner connections. ❤
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I’m so happy this is so; thank you so much, Jaya! ❤️
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A lovely poem from Jeff. So sweet.
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Aww, thank you so much, Diana.
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Cosmic love is universal and we need more of it Jeff. Thanks for radiating love so others can catch the wave!! 💖 beautifully written.
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That’s so lovely to read this evening; thank you so much, my dearest Cindy! 💖
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You’re so welcome!💕❤️💕❤️
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love is all around us if we open our eyes
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Exactly so; thank you, Beth.
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Beautiful poem Jeff! Wonderful flow of words!
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Thank you so much, Dominic!
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My pleasure Jeff!
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Definitely can see the love there. Beautiful, inspiring words, Jeff.
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Thank you so much, Shobana.
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Beautiful poem and I so appreciate how your poem breathes life, joy and peace! Invite to us all to embrace! I agree, utterly sublime! 😊💕💕
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Oh, what a gorgeous reflection and acknowledgment. Thank you so much, Pamelap. 💞💞
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Congratulations, Jeff! I could feel the cosmic love through your gorgeous words. ❤️
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Beautiful poem sir❤
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It is the smallest things in life that seem to radiate the most. Unnoticed yet make up our universe just the same. Beautifully written. Thank you for this 💕🕊💕
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Your words are surely cosmic in love and faith for every living being. Congratulations Jeff!! 💖💖👏
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