Barry Stebbings Poet Tanka

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 February 15, 2017 at 7:01 PM Very zen, great poem. The Awakening of "self". Barry Stebbings February 16, 2017 at 6:08 AM Thank you, Elijah. // Barry

Tim Smith August 29, 2016 at 8:41 AM Very nice picture you created Barry Barry Stebbings August 29, 2016 at 3:15 PM Thank you, Tim. The idea came to me while I was looking at some Water Lilies this weekend. Barry.

Sunita U.D Palawon August 29, 2016 at 8:21 AM I love Lotus. Beautiful lines..enjoyed it.:) Sunita Barry Stebbings August 29, 2016 at 3:12 PM Thank you very much, Sunita. Pleased you enjoyed it. Barry.