Author H. A. Giles A tortoise I see on a lotus-flower resting; A bird 'mid the reeds and the rushes is nesting; A light skiff propelled by some boatman's fair daughter, Whose song dies away o'er the fast-flowing water. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments