under an open sun…
by Jeff Flesch, Monthly Contributor
site: Develop. Inspire. Transform
I rise from the depths of the sea, surmising all
I’ve seen, in-between the pain handed down,
and the joy,
drowned
into
a special
place in my heart,
conveying
the
current reality, stark,
at times
as dreams
go by, while we watch from the
sidelines
thinking much, clouds float under the breath of
an open gust, taking me on a journey
back to an open heart
where
there
is trust,
as love bourgeons
under an open sun…
@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. You can read more of Jeff’s poetry at Develop. Inspire. Transform, and on Twitter.
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The beginning’s quite wonderful and the end just even more liberating. Love is all we need for a better life. What a great imagery and a strong-worded message, my friend Jeff. Amazing! 👏💕🌟🌟💕
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A beautiful comment that touches my heart. Thank you so much, Lamittan. Your support and kindness are very important to me. 💖💖
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It’s quite encouraging to hear you say these, Jeff. You’re most welcome, of course you always are. 💖💕💖
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This is lovely Jeff. It takes us on a journey of different times and thoughts. Beautiful! ❤️🦋❤️🥰
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Aww, thank you so much, dear Joni! That you found the poem beautiful makes my heart very happy.💖🌻🌹💝
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❤️🤗🦋🥰
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Really awesome poem Jeff.
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That you found the poem awesome, means the world to me. Thank you so much, Sadje.
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You’re maturing into a wonderful poet my friend
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Beautiful poem, Jeff.
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Thank you so much, Tim.
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where
there
is trust,
as love bourgeons
under an open sun…
Nature would be so impressed and appreciate these beautiful end lines
Reminds me of the flamboyant tree when it blooms with a flame red flowers under the sun
Melancholy taking on a majestic journey.
Wonderful offerings Jeff ♥♥
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Good evening to you, my dear Abi. Thank you from my whole heart for this most lovely comment. Your perspective always means so much to me. I love your lines about the flamboyant tree. That’s so lovely. Have a wonderful evening, my dearest friend. 💝💝
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I’m always challenged and delighted to form a perspective of your poetry. I often don’t know if I’m hitting target. For many years i lived very close to a flamboyant tree which bloomed majestically in our tropical summer.
Enjoy the rest of your day my dear. Thank you♥♥
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This poem has a peaceful meditative quality to it. A long exhale of what we cannot control and a breathing in of beauty, acceptance, and love. 💓
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I love your reflection, Michele. Those exhales are so important, as is breathing into beauty, acceptance, and love. Thank you so much for sharing this lovely reflection. 💖
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My pleasure! 💖
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Absolutely wonderful, Jeff. Great start to my morning.💕
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I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Grace. Thank you so much, my dear friend. 💖
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I sure did. Always a pleasure.💕
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Gorgeous verse and image, Jeff, always enjoy reading your works here! ❣️
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Thank you so much, Tricia! That is super meaningful to me. 💝
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Welcome! 💖
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Wonderful imagery, Jeff! ❤️
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Thank you so much, dear Punam! 💖
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My pleasure. ❤️
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What a pure journey back to that place of openness. I love how patient the speaker is waiting for the clouds to drift then back. Thank you for sharing this journey. The title speaks volumes as well.
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Thank you so much, K. Your insights into my poem are always so lovely to read. I appreciate you, my friend. 💜
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And I you. 😊
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☺️💜
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the pain handed down,
and the joy,
drowned
I could linger for long with these words before moving on to the full poetry – brought up layers of resonance within, how beautifully you describe the nature of rising up from the depths of our being, and then being carried to the openness in our pure loving heart – just such a joy to read and be with your poem.
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I’m always so delighted to read your reflections of my poems, Pragalbha. You’ve reflected back an understanding here that resonates deeply with me, and connects to this poem at an experiential level, which makes my evening. Thank you so much, my dear friend. 🙏💛
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Smiles, and absolutely my pleasure and happiness Jeff :)))
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Hope, trust and love burgeoning under an open sun: how wonderful 🌄
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Thank you so much, Ingrid! ☺️
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These lines, «as dreams
go by, while we watch from the
sidelines» and the ones that follow have so much hope and happiness.
Things may be stark when we look back at the time that was but the sun will shine forth, like it always does 🙂
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A wonderfully insightful comment, Parikhit. I completely agree. Thank you for sharing your reflection and for being here. ☺️
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It is always a pleasure 🙂
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love the dreamy journey of this meditative poem to start my morning meditation with Jeff!
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«thinking much, clouds float under the breath of
an open gust, taking me on a journey
back to an open heart»
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Aww, I’m so happy this is so; thank you so much, my dearest Cindy! I’m elated to know this poem resonated and was a nice fit for your morning meditation. Honored. 💖
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Your words and presence are always gifts I hold close to my heart. You’re most welcome my friend and thanks again. 💖💖
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Beautiful descriptions here, Jeff. It takes you to a different sun, I think:)
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That’s such a lovey comment; thank you so much, Shobana. I’m always honored to read from you. ☺️
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And the same here, Jeff. Honored to read your lovely poems too.
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Beautiful poem! Love, acceptance and pain. It’s part of life, Jeff!
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I love how you rise from «the joy drowned» in the depths of the sea….to witnessing where
«here
is trust,
as love bourgeons
under an open sun…» Your journey between the depths and the open sky is so gracefully written, so deliciously woven with love and the acceptance that pain is part of it too..but love and trust in the end, flourishes in reward.,,,Just beautiful Jeff..🌹
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What a delightful reflection, dear Karima. You see it so clearly, as always. It is so true to me that pain is a part of it, yet love always lives inside of the pain too. Always there, as you write. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this lovely reflection, my dear friend. 🌹
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Beautiful ❤
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So beautiful, Jeff. «Back to an open heart.» That is a powerful thought and line. Congratulations on giving hope to so many with your words. 🙂
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