LOTUS

Lithe and lovely, she rises through air

in vibrant splendor at break of day,

naked, with dawn’s flame twined in her hair,

dancing her petals in moist bouquet.

A light wind whispers between the trees.

 

Of love and beauty, it sweetly sings,

fluttering gently with rippled ease

 

to lift the heart on anointed wings.

He lusted and lay down upon her,

evoking the warmth of sweet embrace,

 

unfolding his heart, at once astir,

nestled beside her to kiss her face.

In swirls of light and burning desire,

the sky is a scarf of crepe de chine

embroidered with threads of saffron fire

draped by the wind over fields of green.

 

She opens her soul and fills with peace,

transcending the world on shafts of light;

and her petals of dress never cease

to rise from the depths that clasp her tight.

Eternity blooms in nirvana.

She is poised in peace: Padmasana.

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

Reviews

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

Light and lovely, indeed... There was such a rushing sense of freedom in this piece, whether intended or not. I feel as though I am a little lighter in my own body and mind after the reading. I like the play on "Lotus", as a position and as a flower. Your imagery is always so well done.

[David Lewis Paget]

Rather clever acrostic here, leading into a very erotic piece. I don't think you're capable of writing anything that isn't sensual and erotic, Linda, and here you've done it again. Don't know what Padmasana is, but I'll try anything once, lol.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Padmasana is the lotus position in yoga, thus the picture at the end. You're the only one to have picked up on the fact that it's an acrostic. Very good, as astute as ever. :-)

[Angi]

Everytime I see the word, 'Lotus' I think erotic. I read this poem and I did feel a sense of self. A force, actually. There was peace winding in the body. The beautiful body entwined with rays of sun, reaching and opening up. This lotus flower is lovely. Nicely done. Angi~

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Thanks, Angi. :-)

[Christoph]

I don't know how you can say this poem isn't erotic, but in any case, it has a lovely calming effect in the end.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

It has glimmers of erotica within, but erotica wasn't my overall goal. If it had been, her petals would have wilted and you would be swooning. :-) Thank you for reading and for taking the time to review. I appreciate the feedback so much.

[Cryingkate]

Phew ! I bet the boys will be panting out of breath to read this and be in tears at the end :-)
Great job

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

LOL! Not really, it's just an acrostic about the lotus flower, nothing too erotic.

[Chris]

Quite the image you have instilled... leaves me quietly breathing and with a soft smile.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Thanks, Chris. I read and reviewed your poem about your visit to Barnes and Noble before seeing this review. It's nice to see you here, as I haven't seen you in a while. I hope that you're doing well and that inspiration is running through your veins. :-)