Beyond the Divorce
She asked me, "Do you like it?"
I nodded with a bright smile. "It's beautiful. Why do you like the lotus flower, Mommy?"
"Because they symbolize harmony, purity, and light. They are the embodiment of all things beautiful." She opened her hand, revealing a miniature yellow lotus.
"What's this?" I stared at the lotus in her hand.
It was made of inset rubies carved into the shape of petals that were intricately mounted on a base. The entire flower was exquisitely crafted and lifelike, sparkling in her palm, its priceless value evident.