Saturday, March 30, 2024

Legend of the Dogwood Tree


When Christ was on earth,
the dogwood grew to a
towering size with lovely hue.

Its branches were strong and interwoven.
And for Christ's cross
its timbers were chosen.

Being distressed at the use of this wood,
Christ made a promise
which still holds good:

"Not ever again shall the dogwood grow
to be large enough for such a tree,
And so slender and twisted
it shall always be
with cross-shaped Blossoms for all to see.

The petals shall have bloodstains
marked in brown and in the
blossom's center a thorny crown.

All who see it will think of Me,
nailed to a cross from the dogwood tree.
Protected and cherished this tree shall be
A reflection to all of my agony."