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RMW
Senior Member

since 2001-03-21

Posts 1424

0 posted 2002-10-22 03:19 PM

(Pardon if this is a repost. I can't recall)

The Lotus Position

With eyes half closed she sits erect;
back straight; buttocks flat against a floor
of hard, smooth oak. Her thighs and calves
offset their flesh look by approximating
an isosceles triangle. The insight gained
by the attempt to suppress thought
through geometric technique
submits, however, as breath
rhythmically asserts her nipples
against the fabric of her leotard.
On top of this, an open door admits of scent
lazing in the adjacent garden
a-hum with bees centering.

RMW

Tea Lady
Junior Member

since 2002-07-11

Posts 26

1 posted 2002-10-22 07:34 PM

Ah, the beauty and wonder of yoga!

~wry smile your way~

RMW
Senior Member

since 2001-03-21

Posts 1424

2 posted 2002-10-22 08:09 PM

Tea Lady ... thank you very much. Bob

Corinne
Member Ascendant

since 1999-10-28

Posts 5167
state of confusion

3 posted 2002-10-22 10:41 PM

Good use of the senses here, Bob.

Been taking yoga myself and the prankster in me wants to write one about the "down dog" position. Heh.

Cor

majnu

Senior Member

since 2002-10-13

Posts 1088
SF Bay Area

4 posted 2002-10-23 12:54 PM

quite cool. although the lotus is not necessary to achieve heightened states.

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

5 posted 2002-10-23 05:08 AM

Enjoyed...James

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

6 posted 2002-10-23 10:54 AM

This is a unique and very special poem. It captured my interest in several ways.

--A vignette, a captured moment in time. Very real...

Earth Angel

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

7 posted 2002-10-23 11:00 AM

Bob, this was a very good poem. I like yoga, also. By the way, since I'm kind of new here, I appreciate all the reposts you sweet poets do. I may not see these excellent works any other way. Thanks for sharing.

Love To All,
Ethel

RMW
Senior Member

since 2001-03-21

Posts 1424

8 posted 2002-10-23 12:31 PM

Corinne ... Alas, I am not a student of yoga (did I put that correctly?) so you have me at an advantage, which sounds rather like tennis. This poem is a response to a friend's description of her involvement in the discipline, yoga, not tennis. Anyway, thank you for taking a moment to comment. I always appreciate your thoughts. Bob

Manju ... Thank you. You also sound as though you are a student.

James ... Ah, the male perspective. Thanks much.

Earth Angel ... I appreciate your kind words. Thank you.

garysgirl ... Thank you, Ethel. And ....WELCOME.

Soleil Noir
Senior Member

since 2001-12-19

Posts 688
USA

9 posted 2002-10-23 05:23 PM

I have tried yoga,
but when I make the attempt,
I hear music
my foot starts to tap
and my mental flutters

so instead of breathing deep

I stand

and dance.

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean

since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

10 posted 2002-10-23 05:29 PM

RMW
Well done, enjoyed the read.

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