Your image haunts my days
a hallowed out heart
remains
in touch
with the beauty of the night
stars twinkling, and speaking in tongues
made out of clay
a remnant of previous days
and of the love
crushing
the gravel upon our graves
-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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This is a shift from your usual style Jeff. A but dark, yet moving.
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Indeed, and agreed. Thank you so much, Sadje. That means so much to me.
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You’re most welcome
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“stars twinkling, and speaking in tongues”, beautiful line from a beautiful poem Jeff! 👌❤️👏
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I appreciate that, Ken. Thank you so much! ✨❤️😊
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You’re very welcome Jeff! 🙏😁
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LOVE this, Jeff. Fabulous 💕
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Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Grace. 💞
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Always a pleasure, Jeff.💕
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Very sad and haunting.
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Thank you always, Dawn.
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A sense of stillness and quiet poignancy surrounds this poem, and it’s relatable in so many ways. Beautiful imagery as always. Your work is stunning and profound, Jeff. Wonderfully written, good sir. 🙂
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Thank you so much, and always, Mike. I’m always honored by your presence, and your words.😊
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Just beautiful, Jeff. I too, agree with Mike, such a lovely piece. I really enjoyed this particularly unusual link as I have never heard it used before: “stars twinkling, and speaking in tongues” – great imagination and lovely poem. Sending hugs and blessings as always my friend. Joni
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Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Joni. Sending big hugs, love, and blessings. Have a great weekend!
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I don’t if its just me; but this is kinda on a darker side…but i love it though..i love how brave you are exploring an extremely different style of writing from your usual one..
Well done Jeff..👏👏👏
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That means so much to me. Thank you form the bottom of my heart, Mich.
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Welcome to the dark side Jeff. Still playing with emotions, being inspired by nature. Exploring the beauty that still exists even in the darkness. Great job.
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deep, reflective and well penned Jeff! ❣️
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