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The Purple Lotus

The Purple Lotus Floating peacefully; The purple Lotus Flower On tranquil waters. And in its open petals Blossoms self-awakening. In Buddhist symbolism The Purple Lotus represents the path to self-awakening. Barry Stebbings 29/08/2016

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Elijah Johnson

Date: 2/15/2017 7:01:00 PM

Very zen, great poem. The Awakening of "self".

Barry Stebbings
Date: 2/16/2017 6:08:00 AM

Thank you, Elijah. // Barry

Tim Smith

Date: 8/29/2016 8:41:00 AM

Very nice picture you created Barry

Barry Stebbings
Date: 8/29/2016 3:15:00 PM

Thank you, Tim. The idea came to me while I was looking at some Water Lilies this weekend. Barry.

Sunita U.D Palawon

Date: 8/29/2016 8:21:00 AM

I love Lotus. Beautiful lines..enjoyed it.:) Sunita

Barry Stebbings
Date: 8/29/2016 3:12:00 PM

Thank you very much, Sunita. Pleased you enjoyed it. Barry.