The lotus flower is steeped in symbolism. In Egypt, it represents rebirth, in India, it embodies victory of the spirit. It rises from beneath murky water over a period of time, flowers in the morning and afternoon sun, before sinking below the surface again to repeat this cycle. Flowers from the blue lotus are associated with properties of sedation, aphrodisia and euphoria. Hence, these poems were born and inspired; in the spirit of awakening, rebirth and victory. Poetry * Quotes * Poetic Prose