I like broken things
the way they crumble in my
hands
and, the way they left
for a time
during last Autumns’ dance
these memories
are of promises made
under a tree
bearing a broken heart
for a name
-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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Your poetry feels like a beautiful ans graceful dance of rythm and rhyme.
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That’s so kind. Thank you so much, Mich.
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Such ethereal beauty in your words, Jeff. Sublime poetry as always, and whose imagery lingers long after reading. Well done, my friend. 🙂
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Thank you so much, Mike. I appreciate you and your words very much, my friend. 😊
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So beautiful , Jeff.💕
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Thank you so much, dear Grace. 💞
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My pleasure, Jeff.💕
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Such a heartfelt poem.
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Thank you so much, my friend.
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You’re most welcome Jeff.
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These are beautiful delicate lines by my friend Jeff. I love them.
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That’s so kind; thank you so much, Lamittan.
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Beautiful!
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Thank you so much, AISH!
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Jeff, this is so tender and full of love – each word is chosen perfectly. You have found your niche and it is uniquely yours. I must say these lines truly touched me so much.
“under a tree
bearing a broken heart
for a name”
I am not entirely sure I have found my niche yet. It is still winding and changing. So glad to be able to read you here, at MasticadoresIndia, and at MasticadoresUSA. We are fulfilling our dreams, and I am happy that you not only found your rhythm, which is so beautiful, but it blesses the rest of us. Thank you, sending love and blessings to you, my friend!
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You’ve made my day with this lovely, heartfelt reflection and acknowledgment. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Joni. Much love and many blessings to you, my friend.
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You are so very welcome Jeff, it is truly my pleasure. Big hugs and love, Joni
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Jeff writes of brokenness with a warm and comforting touch. To hope, realize, accept, and heal, not fearing from doing it all again is an invigorating feeling. Memories revive the hurt of past days but somehow the future beckons to do it all again. To more heartaches and broken moments.
Congratulations Jeff!
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