Like A Lotus Comments

Finally, Grass is trampled and becomes the fodder, whereas Lotus adorns the place of gods! Beautiful poem!

This poem is wonderful., uncle. Keep penning!

Nice one, Satyanarayana garu; Lotus is part of classical Indian imagery- skilfully used here

The theme of this poem is admirable and universal. The metaphor of the lotus flower finding the light from roots way down in the primordial slime is inspiring. I must agree with Jefferson though. It would be wonderful to read your words in their original tongue. I believe your translation doesn't do your poem justice. love Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

'Mingle with evil Learn the art of survival” a replica of the order of the day. the shortness, and personal association, and art of conveying the obvious are the things a like most your writintings. i felt reading it. jaypeescopies@yahoo.co.in

wow a brilliant poem by a brilliant poet

Poets are like lotus. Bearing stinging pain they contribute the essence of heart. Thanks a lot. Tapas Baidya, Kolkata, India.

lotus..nice choice for personification....i wish I''m like a lotus too.....fragile and beautiful to look at but has the capacity to survive...drought may come but its roots bore deep down to grasp for water in order to live..it may wither but will still rise up after the rain and continue living.. delicate outside but strong inside...strong enough to overcome evil and difficulties....nice piece....nice comparison..a 10++ for this...

I love this poem, you are a true sage.

Very Beautiful Nice Piece, Good Talent, Thanks for sharing. -Brie

i liked it, it was well written

A well written piece about survival, full of metaphors 10 for this Lynda xx

a great imagery of survival..nice piece.. Ency Bearis

complete emotional and physical detachement from the filthy society is not possible....life here is living on the edge of both!

survival of the fittest- but I like the comparison with the lotus. XXX10 regards anju

The lotus raises itself above the muck and quagmire of the mud and blooms as very spiritual flower light that brings triumph over the darkness of it's beginnings.Good to be raised above the negatives of this world and see the light-it's quite a struggle.But it can be achieved.A ten from me-good work.

please change 'dwelling' to dwell'. the poem is superb. a noble thought elegantly presented marks 10

Learn the art of survival.... most important thing in life is this. good composition. and good luck! ! !

After reading this great symbolic poem, as I was thinking about my comments; - I happened to read Mamtajis comments & how she had already expressed what I wanted to say! 'The Lotus Sutra' of Buddha is famous! The lotus remains oblivious to the dirt and foul water surrounding it, yet retains its purity to be offered at Buddha's feet! So is your poem! -Raj Nandy

A lotus is a lotus even it is grown in a muddy pond. A diamond is a diamond even if it is found in a heap of dirty sand.