Lotus

Born in the depths of a Stygian pond

Dreamt Sisyphean dreams

Plagued by misimpressions

Struggled in vein against devilish distortions in murky waters

In terror imagined nothing beyond fool’s paradise

Chaos within

All this before coming to be

Light above water illuminating

Pure and clear, serene

Freedom in this

Breath, loving immortal life

Trusting God in all His glory