Abode inhabited, a bed of muck and dirt,
Putrefying fermenting and stinking world,
Engulfed and entombed in entire darkness,
Nauseating and appalling by human standards.
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Beautiful poem, Jayatissa! Lotus is a flower revered both in India and Sri Lanka. Some years back, i have had the opportunity to live in Colombo and have visited the Buddhist temple in Kandy. Aum mani padme hum is a divine chant Enjoyed reading this poem! As lovely as the lotus! You deserve 10+++
Your observations are gratefully acknowledged and appreciated. hank you.
Wonderful poem captures the beauty of nature so well. It's amazing what nature can create from soil and water.