The Majestic Lotus
At the bottom of the pool, bright orange koi fish swirl
about,
Soothing to watch, without a doubt,
The water is as clear as a bell, as the fountain produces a
trickling sound,
And the carefully placed flat rocks form a beautiful border
all around,
A man-made pond in the courtyard, for the pleasure of the
residents,
Assisted living residents, elderly people, not kings or
presidents,
These residents deserve to live their best life, enjoying
the view,
Most have nowhere to be and not too much to do,
On the surface of the water are green heart-shaped lily pads
with flowers,
Floating gently and unincumbered by the fountain showers,
Majestic large-petaled lotus flowers open to the morning sun
every day,
These pink delicate beauties have a very special way,
Of tempting me to want to photograph them at every
opportunity,
It is a conversation starter for the entire residential
community,
How lovely they are, openly blooming dawn until night,
Then closing up, until reblooming the next day at sunlight,
A symbol of purity and rebirth, they are quite unique,
If you get a chance, you should sneak a peek,
Prepare to take a photo, I know you won’t resist,
In fact, I hope you don’t mind if I insist!
Tammy Harvey
7/29/2022
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