Musical Heart by Jeff Flesch

Water color painting of a pink lotus flower floating upon water
Photo by ArtTower, Pixabay

morning tranquility

broken and crumbled, my part

of ashes spread all over the flower garden

and within the nest of my heart

made out of sticks and stones

you gave to me

through words

made up of dried bones

it’s just like that sometimes, we want so

desperately to fall in line

with that which we perceive as bound to time

though, through the mirror

we can find

this musical hearts rhythm and rhyme

-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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  1. Terveen Gill says:

    Jeff’s poetic piece is the consolation we give ourselves when the desire and the outcome drastically differ in nature. The way the natural elements are imbibed to portray the roughness of relationships and the mismatch of emotions is creative symbolism. Pausing and reflecting while allowing the heart too fine tune itself with a peaceful state of mind is the best we can do.
    Congratulations Jeff!

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    1. Jeff Flesch says:

      An honor and pleasure always, Terveen. Thank you so much for your lovely words, which always touch my heart.

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  2. So beautiful .💕

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    1. Jeff Flesch says:

      Thank you so much, Grace. 💞

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  3. Sadje says:

    A beautiful, reflective poem Jeff. Congratulations on publication.

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    1. Jeff Flesch says:

      Thank you so much, Sadje.

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      1. Sadje says:

        You’re most welcome

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  4. butungislayp says:

    What lovely music this is, Jeff! 💜 Well done, my friend 💜

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    1. Jeff Flesch says:

      Thank you so very much, Tea. 💜💜💜

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      1. butungislayp says:

        Always, Jeff 💜💜💜

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  5. Jaya Avendel says:

    What a fabulous piece! I love the lyricism and imagery and the flow of each line into the next. ❤

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    1. Jeff Flesch says:

      Thank you so much for your beautiful words, Jaya! ❤️

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  6. Kirsten says:

    Beautiful poetry. Great read, Jeff 💕☀️

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    1. Jeff Flesch says:

      Thank you so much, Kirsten. 💞🌻

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      1. Kirsten says:

        You’re most welcome, always! 💞 🌻

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  7. Julydase says:

    Encompasses both beauty and melancholy…a joy to read.

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    1. Jeff Flesch says:

      I’m delighted this is so; thank you so much, July.

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      1. Julydase says:

        My pleasure. 🙂

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  8. K.Hartless says:

    Beautiful imagery of the broken things that make new nests and support new life. Oh, to hear that music clearly and know when it’s your solo or your time to sing in the choir. I really enjoyed this one, Jeff.

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    1. Jeff Flesch says:

      Thank you kindly, K. You’re reflective contemplation elates me. Thank you for sharing it with me.

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      1. K.Hartless says:

        You’re most welcome. 💜

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  9. Michele Lee says:

    Music in the title and in the rhythm of these beautiful lines. 💞🎶

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    1. Jeff Flesch says:

      Music is everywhere, isn’t it, Michele. So much to listen to. Thank you so much! 💞🎼🎶

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  10. A deep poem with very good imagery Jeff!

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    1. Jeff Flesch says:

      Thank you so much, Dominic!

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  11. michnavs says:

    This is so beautiful Jeff..

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    1. Jeff Flesch says:

      Thank you so very much, Mich.

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  12. Exquisitely beautiful, Jeff!

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  13. Gorgeous poetry Jeff! 💖

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  14. Ashi Joseph says:

    Stole my heart again 💓 ♥️

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  15. Your beautiful piece speaks to me of letting go, and living life at its own rhythm, not one you invent out of neeedful wishing…Deep and wise Jeff!

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  16. This is lovely, makes me feel sad and happy. And makes me think that sometimes we do try desperately, when we really let life flow naturally.

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  17. Beautifully crafted and so rich in imagery and meaning. This is maybe one of my favorites, Jeff, but hard to say, as I vibrate to them all:) Congratulations on your publication!

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