I look in the mirror and find a reflection, known to none, yet known to all a persona of nature and of soul, dancing within an interlude, a prized possession – desire feeding troubles and feeding harmony a paradox of humanity and of the cosmos hidden from view yet, a part of you Copyright © 2022 Jeff Flesch All Rights Reserved

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.
You can access Jeff’s book Nature Speaks of Love and Sorrow here.
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Editor: Barbara Harris Leonhard
MasticadoresUSA is open for submissions. Send your submissions to meelosmom@gmail.com.
Amazon Best-Selling Author
Three-Penny Memories: A Poetic Memoir (EIF-Experiments in Fiction, 2022)
Pushcart Nominee, 2022
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Definitely a wonderful poet whose poetry really creates imagery that are works of art! Congratulations Jeff and Barbara for such a magnificent effort and success with MasticadoresUSA!
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Francisco, thank you so much. I’m so proud of our authors!
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They are certainly phenomenal!
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♥️🌹🌺✨
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I appreciate that very much. Thank you so much, Francisco!
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Another brilliant piece, Jeff. Wonderful.💕
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Desire lives in us all. Sometimes acknowledged, at other times, unrecognized. Excellent poem Jeff.
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That’s so very true, I completely agree. Thank you always, Sadje.
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Thanks 🙏🏼
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Wonderfully written
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Thank you so much, D.A.
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Thank you. Jeff! I like the image of the cosmos, which show the expanse of love, sometimes hidden from view inside of us. Macro and micro.
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Ah, indeed, the macro and the micro, so true; thank you so much, Barbara!
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beautiful imagery Jeff with the dichotomy of both where we get to choose how we will show up.
Congrats on the pub! 💗
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A dichotomy indeed, thank you so much, and always, Cindy! 💕
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you’re most welcome Jeff.. I thought I had read this one. Just checked again. I should remember.. I think I’m always right after or before you here 💞
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Looking in the mirror we often see others, this is beautifully written. I guess those feelings we have which can be both happy and sad help us to know we are alive. Another beautiful piece dear Jeff. Blessing, hugs and love, Joni
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Thank you always, Joni. I love your reflection, and completely agree. We do see others as reflections of ourselves, and all emotions do help us remember our aliveness. Big hugs, love, and blessings, my friend.
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This sounds like the most prized possession of all, Jeff!
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Ah, indeed! Thank you for always resonating with me, Ingrid!
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jeff’s use of imagery is always on point.
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An honor. Thank you always, Mich.
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I really enjoy Jeff’s poetry. I will purchase his book and put it on my poetry TBR pile.
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I am deeply honored. Thank you so much, Robbie. I hope you enjoy the book. 🙂
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Yes, the spirit hidden within is above and beyond us, joining us to the cosmos. Everything can be found in it, yet it is so unique in its nature. Beautiful poetry, Jeff. 🙂
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That’s all so very true. Thank you for resonating with me, Terveen. ☺️
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