LEGEND OF THE DOGWOOD TREE

In Jesus time, the dogwood grew

To a stately size and a lovely hue.

'Twas strong and firm its branches interwoven. 

 For the cross of Christ its timbers were chosen.

Seeing the distress at this use of their wood

Christ made a promise which still holds good:

"Never again shall the dogwood grow

Large enough to be used so....

Slender and twisted, it shall be

With blossoms like the cross for all to see.

 As blood stains the petals marked in brown

The blossoms center wears a thorny crown. 

All who see it will remember me

Crucified on a cross from the dogwood tree. 

Cherished and protected this tree shall be

A reminder to all of my agony."

 

Author Unknown

 

Of course we all know that this is just a beautiful poem but nevertheless you can't help but see the beauty in the flowers of this tree that always blooms just in time for Easter.  When observing the flowers we can't help but let our imaginations see the  four petals in the shape of a cross with the brown marks on the edges and the center of the flower representing the crown of thorns. 

 

HAVE A BLESSED EASTER  !