White Lotus

Namyohorengekyo
Touch the mire, grow much higher
find the way, walk on the wire
pure though born in muddy water
peace to every son and daughter
awaken to the sound of thunder
the sudden jolt of joyous wonder
Lovely white lotus you coax us and shower us
with simple truth hidden deep in the power of
everyday life and in every way there is
Love… love… love
You pacify our own true nature
you are the mother of all creatures
deep in muck you sleep each evening
and rise to bloom so bright and gleaming
within the darkness you are nourished and in the
morning sun you flourish