mantra

I am a lotus.
I am a lotus.
My roots are grounded in the muck and grime,
but my petals still emerge
untouched
unscathed
radiant and pure.

I am the lotus,
i will emerge
this will not swallow me.
i will not allow it to-
flowers fade in winter
shrivel and die away
but birth comes from death
and spring returns
and i will bloom
again.
just need to find
a little breath
of sunshine.