I find you
in the smallest particles
of earth, where you left me
to fend off the dark
confused, and bewildered
I drew upon
the night sky, angels
outlined
with tears shed
before they began
to leak
from eyes smaller
than anyone noticed
behind
a heart
growing stronger, and
stronger
the more
I learned how to
gain my composure
-JEFF FLESCH
Jeff Flesch lives in Corvallis, Oregon, and was voted the 2022 Spillwords Press Author of the Month for January and February. He is also the Author of #1 Amazon New Release Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow, is a Co-Author of #1 Amazon Bestseller, Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women, and is also a monthly contributor to two online publications, MasticadoresIndia and MasticadoresUSA. You can read more of Jeff’s poetry at Develop. Inspire. Transform, and on Twitter.
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Such a great poem of courage. Wonderful Jeff
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Thank you so much, and always, Sadje. .
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You’re most welcome my friend
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Wonderful poem, Jeff.💕
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Thank you always, Grace. 💞
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My pleasure 💕
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Jeff, I truly enjoyed this poem, a wonderful declaration of courage beautifully versed.
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Thank you very much, Francisco.
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My pleasure Jeff.
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This is a lovely piece about loss and learning to control your feelings among other. I have never been good at that. I think men feel that they have to hold back but if I get upset I don’t care where I am the trail of tears begin. Beautiful write Jeff, blessings and prayers with you this season as I know it will likely be a hard one. We are praying for all those who have had losses recently. I hope you know you are loved in this community and people care about you. Big hugs and lots of love Jeff, Joni
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Thank you for always resonating with me, Joni. Over the past few years, I’ve learned to understand my emotions, to have them freely, and to embrace them. Very powerful. Thank you for your kind heart, I feel the love from all of you daily. I am so grateful and love all of you very much. Big hugs and love, my friend.
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The beauty and poignancy here is palpable, and the emotion undeniable. Your gift with words never ceases to astound me, Jeff. Congratulations on the publishing credit, my friend, and here’s wishing you a happy Christmas. 🙂
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Thank you for your kindness, and appreciation, Mike. I’m very grateful. A very happy holiday season to you, my friend. 😊
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A wounded heart that healed
So great
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Jeff’s words take the reader by the hand, leading them from the darkness towards brighter pastures. That condemning feeling of despair is a burden that many must bear, and often the loneliness crushes the mightiest of hearts. The sky is an expanse that offers solace, a limitless canvas upon which dreams and consolation can be drawn without fear of judgment. Life often conditions us to face newer challenges.
Congratulations Jeff!
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A beautiful poem Jeff highlighting and speaking to the realness of emotion and living life authentically.
Always honest and poignant reflections of your heart.
💞
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I loved this poem. Articles are a relief for our mind. 🌝
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Wow, this poem is tense. It left me feeling strength and mystery. Cool!!
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