
I sit, knees and hands folded
end over end
awaiting the cosmos to appear
within
my heart, a flower blooming
in the vacuum of space and time
a riddle, when chasing
the flickering mind
yet, if we stop to realize
a resemblance arises of the trees
and the breeze
and, of something far grander than
anything seen
in between
the you that is me
-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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Jeff’s poetry captures those private and sacred moments of turning within. The universe listens to the softest longings of our hearts. Making sense of who and why we are. The mind and heart are often in conversation and many times finding resolution can be difficult. But believing that there’s more to the equation and that we’re variables existing together can be a reassurance that only the cosmos can offer.
Congratulations Jeff!
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Thank you always, Terveen. Your reflection and acknowledgment are gorgeous. I’m honored.
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Gorgeous, Jeff. Love it.💕👏👏👏💕
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Thank you so much, dear Grace. 💞
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You’re so welcome .💕
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Beautifully written as always, Jeff.
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Thank you so much, Shobana.
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A beautiful poem Jeff. Congratulations
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Thank you so very much, Sadje.
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Always my pleasure
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Beautiful and spiritual. I could imagine you sitting in the Lotus position and meditating on the intricacies of the universe. Wonderful!
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Oh, and that is just so; thank you so much, Dawn!
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This is lovely Jeff. There are so many questions unanswered but some day my friend we will have all the answers. Beautifully written.
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Ahhh, I love that; thank you so much, my dear friend, Joni. Hugs, love, and blessings to you.
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Such a spiritual write, Jeff and I love that pic. ❤️
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Thank you so much, Punam. Ah, I love that pic too. ❤️
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You are welcome. ❤️
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Such a gorgeous description of meditating on the cosmos within. I see you visually and also very spiritually. Just a lovely write Jeff, touching the transcendent moments in our lives.
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Aww, that’s such an awesome reflection, and acknowledgment. It is such a gift to sit and contemplate the many unknowns, and to see what is delivered. Thank you so much, Karima.
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This is truly beautiful Jeff
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Thank you so very much, Mich.
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I love the discovery of sameness and grandness. Wonderful, Jeff.
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It is so much fun to contemplate the many paradoxes in life, to see them, experience them, and to know they are truly the same. Thank you kindly, K.
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Indeed. When we allow the impossible to be possible. That may very well be the definition of magic. ✨
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Beautiful poem as always, my dear friend! I love the flow and the end how it comes back to the love one can see in themselves. 💞💞🙏 Congratulations 🎊🎉 too!! 🤗💖
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That’s such a lovely reflection, my dear friend. Thank you so much always! 💞💞🙏💖🤗
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A deep and profound poem Jeff!
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Thank you so much, Dominic!
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My pleasure Jeff!
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Beautiful and moving, Jeff!
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Thank you so much, Ingrid!
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Such a beautiful & spiritual poem ✨❤️💫
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Thank you so much, dearest Navin. ✨🌹❤️
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It’s my pleasure, dearest Jeff ✨💟✨
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Such a beautiful poem Jeff and the magic that happens if we sit long enough to listen with our heart!
💖 love it!
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Aww, yes, that’s exactly it. Lovely. Thank you so much, Cindy. 💖
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Welcome Jeff!💕
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Absolutely splendid!
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