Carol Mitra Poet Free verse

An Open Lotus

He was the first to step into murky waters
Drowning in heavy silt and silence
Surviving so long without  falling
He had changed the kindness in him drained

But to his surprise he saw a Lotus rise
Far more beautiful than he could imagine
A respite in the desert of his very existence
Open to the skies of hope and sustenance 

He cultivated compassion in those petal curves
Filling his heart with joy and resurrection
Till he stood beautiful again from yesterday’s plight
The Lotus open standing alone, a beautiful sight!

21.7.22
Sponsor: Joseph May
No.1

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Ann Peck July 31, 2022 at 10:43 AM I love what you created for that subject. Congratulations! Carol Mitra August 1, 2022 at 12:17 AM Thank you dear Ann.....I am glad you enjoyed the poem :)

Len Gasun July 31, 2022 at 6:48 AM I love lotus and so your poem that amazingly expressed its loveliness. Thanks for sharing my dear friend, Carol. Congratulations on your win and this fantastic write! God bless you always. Hugs Carol Mitra August 1, 2022 at 12:16 AM Thank you dear Len....I love the Lotus flower too....I am glad the poem resonated with you :)

Joseph May July 30, 2022 at 4:21 PM Wonderful write Carol, Congrats on your win Carol Mitra July 30, 2022 at 11:01 PM Thank you dear Joseph....I am indeed honoured that you liked the poem.....Take care :)

Unseeking Seeker July 21, 2022 at 8:41 AM Beautiful! Good luck in the contest, Carol Carol Mitra July 21, 2022 at 11:03 AM Thank you.....I am glad you liked the poem :)