lotus life, death, & reemergence
contemporary Haiku (latched in muddy ponds)4 total reviews
Comment from sammielwf
Dear Anonymous Writer,
This was an informative write as well as good solid piece for the contest. You taught me something about
the lotus I did not know. Thank you for shay your creativity through this poem.
Sammielwf
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2020
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Dear Anonymous Writer,
This was an informative write as well as good solid piece for the contest. You taught me something about
the lotus I did not know. Thank you for shay your creativity through this poem.
Sammielwf
Comment Written 28-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2020
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Yes, that fact was unknown to me too. Having just read the novel, The Red Lotus, I wanted to learn more about its habitat and meaning. Different colors have other nuances, especially in Eastern philosophy.
Comment from tempeste
Ciao mystery poet.. you have your first vote!
I confess I had no idea that every night the lotus submerged only to resurface so majestically the next day ..
I know in eastern philosophies it represents purity and rebirth ...which makes sense even more to me... now I know its daily cycle.
My mamma practised yoga since she was a teen ( years before it became a western thing) and I know the lotus position ..
... a pose taken when meditating and the yogi is cross-legged and each foot is place on the opposite thigh
There is a lot of health benefits also in the lotus position
It opens hips , stretches ankles and knees gives you good posture just to name a few.
I enjoyed the read and I learnt something of interesting ..
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2020
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Ciao mystery poet.. you have your first vote!
I confess I had no idea that every night the lotus submerged only to resurface so majestically the next day ..
I know in eastern philosophies it represents purity and rebirth ...which makes sense even more to me... now I know its daily cycle.
My mamma practised yoga since she was a teen ( years before it became a western thing) and I know the lotus position ..
... a pose taken when meditating and the yogi is cross-legged and each foot is place on the opposite thigh
There is a lot of health benefits also in the lotus position
It opens hips , stretches ankles and knees gives you good posture just to name a few.
I enjoyed the read and I learnt something of interesting ..
Comment Written 28-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 28-Nov-2020
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Ciao Tempeste!
It oft seems you award me votes for my poetic efforts. But, I really cherish your reviews and commentary.
Sorry, but my body could never do that lotus position (-;
Comment from roof35
You followed the rules and penned an excellent entry for the five/seven/five contest. I did not know lotus flowers disappeared at night. Your illustration pairs perfectly.
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2020
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You followed the rules and penned an excellent entry for the five/seven/five contest. I did not know lotus flowers disappeared at night. Your illustration pairs perfectly.
Comment Written 26-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2020
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Judy,
Yes, I did not know that either. I just read a novel that had Red Lotus in its title, so I discovered that fact and the meanings of other lotus colors - fascinating!
BTW ... thanks for your review and stars (-:
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
How clever nature is and these are special blooms and the stagnant pond never bothered a lotus flower, they bring life to what otherwise would be a dull view, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2020
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How clever nature is and these are special blooms and the stagnant pond never bothered a lotus flower, they bring life to what otherwise would be a dull view, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 26-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 26-Nov-2020
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Dolly,
The idea for the lotus cane from a novel with Ted Lotus on its title. As such I was curious about the flower and discovered this unusual factoid about their rebirth each day. THANKS for your review and stars.