A Dogwood Legend
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| In Jesus' time the dogwood grew
To a stately size and a lovely hue.
'Twas strong and firm as oak-branches interwoven
For the cross of Christ it's 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
It shall slender and twisted be
With blossoms like the cross for all to see.
| As bloodstains the petals marked in brown
The blossom's centershall wear 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.
| | Ken Brown
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