diamond-like resilience
made from coal dust
and a little bit of luck from the sun
creates flowers
blooming in the garden of my heart
I trust
the calmness of the rain
pervading the vacuum of my soul
preparing me
I bear witness to things out of my control
and to the sky
always holding me up to the known
-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 Jeff! “…I bear witness to things out of my control…” powerful, loved it!
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You made diamond beautiful and attractive 🤗
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Thank you so much, Cassa! 🤗
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I’m elated to know you enjoyed it; thank you so much, Francisco!
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A pleasure.
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Jeff’s poetry speaks volumes about the human condition of suffering and resilience. Without either, there are no tears of sorrow or the beauty of recovery. The sky holds much promise and often we find ourselves gazing at it for answers to questions that require none. We hold inside us the meanings that we seek.
Congratulations Jeff!
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An amazing reflection and acknowledgment. I’m honored , and grateful to you always, Terveen. Thank you.
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A deep thought provoking poem Jeff. Congratulations
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Thank you so much, and always, Sadje.
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My pleasure
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this was a really blissful imagery on stressful conditions of life
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I’m so happy you think so; thank you always, my friends.
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So beautiful , Jeff. Love it.💕
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Thank you so much, dear Grace. 💞
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Always a pleasure 💕
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What another beautiful expressive write. I am happy that God is blessing you with recognition on your beautiful work. Congratulations and love and hugs, Joni
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Thank you so much, Joni. It’s such an honor. I am truly blessed. Hug and love, my dear friend.
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Beautiful and thought provoking. 💕
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Thank you so much, July. 💞
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My pleasure, Jeff. 💕🙂
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Sometimes it’s enough to have the sky to count on to hold us up!
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Exactly! Thank you so much, Ingrid!
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Th ending is so profound! Enjoyed this! 💓
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I’m delighted, and so honored; thank you so much, Tricia! 💞
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♥️🌹♥️
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When you see positive potential in even the ugly parts of yourself and others, well, that’s just magical. A reminder to me of the potential of things. Thank you, Jeff.
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“Diamnond dust resilience”…i adore this line Jeff
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Beautiful poem Jeff! Love the way you address your vulnerability and confidence here!
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A deep write, Jeff and love the analogy.
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A vast imagery encompassing this beauty. Well done, Jeff 💜
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