Notes About The Poem
Golden Lion 
Watercolor by Poetess

“to veil light we cloaked it in bliss
then intellect and lower mind
fused together as magnetism
in form where truth we seek to find” —U.S.

Disrobing Ego

To disrobe the lion’s ego, 
would be to destroy a charismatic higher light
dethrone  a regal rightous dominance 
denounce a fierce protective energy
with pride of a warrior, never repudiate royalty
forswear fealty is to renounce a king of truth
whilst in his den, uncloaked he and his lioness 
of regal virtue, love eternal and loyalty
when you engage with ultimate hierarchy, 
roars of authority warn and ward risk taking rivals
with gifted instincts,  a supreme stubborn strength 
and a keen bond and respect for his own
an affectionate and generous warmth 
confident yet cautious in their garden of Eden
defeatist disrobes the ego, only when defeated 
deep within the soul, we yearn for substance
a spiritual substance sustaining us
the creature sustains as messenger
deeper significance beyond physical form
depicting qualities from the universe
butterflies symbolize transformation,
the turtle patience, the elephant a mighty sooth,
the lion links divine wisdom and perceives truth
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Narain Avatar
July 28, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Nice poem. Great picture and quote.
Anaya Avatar
July 29, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Ty, Jay! I appreciate it & the mention of the painted logo. Blessings
Beaufort Avatar
July 27, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Anaya, your praise is thorough and complete. This makes an excellent point. Some creatures are truly great and give us something to model and think about. Hope you are well and sending smiles!! BTW, the picture you created also brings a smile. Take care!!
Anaya Avatar
July 27, 2026 at 9:42 PM
I may keep it as a Leo logo, ha , ty for the mention, I truly appreciate it. I took a different path, twist of fantasy, using the creatures as symbolic features of great importance, and guidance, we mimic the grasshopper in yoga, the dog as well. I can go on and on. Lions do not have an ego, as they act purely on survival instinct rather than self-reflection. We project human traits onto animals, which makes lions look proud or arrogant, all so interesting. Ty, Duke! We're alright here~ hoping you are doing okay .
Rolland Avatar
July 26, 2026 at 3:03 PM
great and touching imagery, long live to the lion, well written dear poet
Anaya Avatar
July 26, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Anaya Avatar
July 26, 2026 at 3:53 PM
¡viva el león!
Anaya Avatar
July 26, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Yann, I dreamt a lion should have the respect due him, as a dreamer with lioness eyes, I'm dedicated to ensure he gets a colorful & majestic tribute...Blessings
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