The lotus flower is bursting in symbolism, Lifting people out of their pessimism, The bud of the lotus symbolizes potential, The lotus flower represents things spiritual. The life of the lotus is so unusual, Its ascent from the murky water is gradual, Above the water the flower pod surfaces, Pushing aside muck as it is put through its paces. The ...

The sky fills with foreboding dark clouds, Thunders rumbles threateningly loud, Winds howl and lash with great ferocity, The rain pours down without any mercy. Leaves sway and flap like hands clapping, Waves dance in swells, finally crashing, Trees are uprooted by an unseen hand, Fishing boats hurry back towards safe land. Though I watch things unfold nervously, My heart ...