lotus

---

in

the

crystal

water bubbles

reflecting there are

golden koi

in

the

mossy

depth of feathers

ancient moonlight

is the buoy

around the

blue-grey stone's

alignment

sand is raked

in perfect poise

every

leaf

has its

assignment

crickets make

a creaking noise

---

there

within the

island garden

small and jewel-like

in the grove

amidst

kimono and the obi

there's a peace

the Nippon know

muted colors

placid faces

the paper lanterns

sway and glow

the lords and ladies

sit for hours

where

the

lotus

flowers

grow

Request permission to use this poem

Hello PoetryVoting