The Lotus
*the lotus*
In the lake
by the old temple
a lotus fell in love.
At a moonlit hour
she looked down
seductively shedding
off her bridal gown,
sees the moon
like a fallen flower
sleeping.
In the temple,
the midnight ritual begins.
people come with their prudence, wine and Shakespeare .
They chant and the water trembles slightly
Causing the moon
to loose sight of her beloved.
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