I look for you in the sky
and find you
before the sun
can eclipse the stars
outlined
by a heart shattered
into pieces of love
transformed
into a wondering
about
the nature of life
within
a head filled with ideas
held together
by threads of pain, and promise
left
beside the shore
where you left me
and, yet
I call out to you once more
Copyright © 2022 Jeff Flesch
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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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MasticadoresUsa // Editor: Barbara Leonhard 
Excellent poetry Jeff. Profound and thoughtful
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Thank you so very much, Sadje.
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My pleasure
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🌷💐🌹
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🙏🏼
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A most wonderful work, crafted, polished and made beautiful by Jeff. In particular, this part of the poem: «…transformed into a wondering about the nature of life within a head filled with ideas…», is my favourite because our heads might be full of ideas, but to express them in such a fine manner is art. I congratulate Masticadores USA for bringing us the quality of work that they do and in particular for this brilliant poet, as well as all the others. Cheers Barbara.
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Thank you! I’m so proud of the contributors and love this role as editor. 💐🌹🌺
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You’re very welcome. It is a pleasure indeed. They are all wonderful and a delight. Phenomenal job!
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Thank you so much, Francisco! I’m always honored.
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It’s always a pleasure Jeff.
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Heartbreaking beauty in your words Jeff
so poignant. The bittersweetness of living an authentic life is sometimes more than we can bare….
but we do.
💗❤️
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It is definitely sometimes very hard to bare. Thank you for always seeing me, Cindy. ❤️💖
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I do know absolutely…..You’re so welcome always Jeff ❣️
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Heart-rending! Wonderful poem, Jeff.
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Thank you always, Dawn!
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Beautiful
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Thank you very much.
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Thank you, Jeff, for your continuing contributions to MasticadoresUSA! Your beautiful poetry is affirming and well crafted!
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Thank you so much, Barbara! It’s always an honor to have my poetry here, and I look forward to continuing to work with you in the new year!
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Yay! ♥️🌺🌹
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Lovely piece Jeff filled with sadness, memories and imagery of nature. I really loved the last two lines. Just beautiful. I hope you will be with family during the holidays. Sending hugs and love your way, Joni
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Thank you always, Joni. You always see my poetry so clearly. I appreciate you. Thank you for the holiday warmth. . A very happy holidays to you, and your family. . Big hugs and love.
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I truly hope that your Holiday will be filled with thanks and joy. Many of us have memories that can taint the holidays with sadness. My husband lost his mother two years ago and she was the one who always made Christmas so special. We know celebrate the day guiltily giving thanks to God. We plan to go to the movies and see James Cameron’s Avatar. I am so glad God has blessed you with a year full of success and that you have been recognized for your beautiful writing. Sending you lots of love and prayers for more joy to come. 🦋🤗🌹🥰🙏🙏
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♥️🌺🌹🙏💐
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The first stanza created a strong visual for me. Beautiful writing!
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That’s delightful. I think this is one I crafted at the coats. 🌊😁 Thank you so much, Michele!
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The beach does inspire! 🌊💖🌳
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You are welcome! 😁
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Full of longing and beauty, Jeff!
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Thank you so much , and always, Ingrid!
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Elegant simplicity! Emotions are beautifully expressed. Lovely poem, Jeff!
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Thank you so much, Cheryl!
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I appreciate all your beautiful poetry to MasticadoresUSA, Jeff!
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The entire piece is painfully brilliant and beautiful, but the last stanza really resonates with me. It’s always a pleasure to read you, Jeff. Your soul-touching poetry deserves all the accolades it receives. 🙂
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Lovely…!🙏💐
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The callings of the heart. Nothing can obstruct its rhythmic beats. May we continue to hope, heal, lose, and desire. Lovely poetry, Jeff. 🙂
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