The Legend of the Dogwood
reflective quatrain poem115 total reviews
Comment from Kingsland
This poem I found to be very informative as well as the notes that followed it. The poem flow freely within its message and I found no errors of any kind.This was just a delight to have read and reviewed it... John
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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This poem I found to be very informative as well as the notes that followed it. The poem flow freely within its message and I found no errors of any kind.This was just a delight to have read and reviewed it... John
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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John, thanks for your kind review, Brooke :-)
Comment from Charles Keith
Hi Brooke,
This is an interesting story, and you produced a clever poem. I have never heard of this story, I guess it is from America. It is amazing that the leaves show this mark.
There are a number of these natural symbols. The Horse chestnut tree for example leavese a scar in the shape of a horse-shoe on the bark of a twig after the leaves fall off in autumn.
I am sure there are other plants that have marks which are interpreted as religious symbols.
Have a great weekend.
Keith
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Hi Brooke,
This is an interesting story, and you produced a clever poem. I have never heard of this story, I guess it is from America. It is amazing that the leaves show this mark.
There are a number of these natural symbols. The Horse chestnut tree for example leavese a scar in the shape of a horse-shoe on the bark of a twig after the leaves fall off in autumn.
I am sure there are other plants that have marks which are interpreted as religious symbols.
Have a great weekend.
Keith
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Keith, yes, I think there are religious legends about all sorts of things in nature - I am going to look up more and already know a couple more :-) Thanks, Brooke
Comment from Margaret Snowdon
This is you at your best, an absolutely
beautiful poem, Brooke, with lovely word
choices that run smoothly down the page
and perfect rhyme. All merits my six.
Just perfect - thank you, my friend.
Margaret.
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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This is you at your best, an absolutely
beautiful poem, Brooke, with lovely word
choices that run smoothly down the page
and perfect rhyme. All merits my six.
Just perfect - thank you, my friend.
Margaret.
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Margaret, thank you so much - your opinion always means so much to me. Brooke :-)
Comment from joan marie
I didn't know this either. Guess I need to do a lot more reading then I am. Lovely artwork with the beautiful white blossoms against the green. Great flow and wonderful message. joan marie
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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I didn't know this either. Guess I need to do a lot more reading then I am. Lovely artwork with the beautiful white blossoms against the green. Great flow and wonderful message. joan marie
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Joan Marie - thank you - I come from the heart of dogwood country, which is why, I'm sure, I know this legend. Brooke :-)
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I love flowering trees, like the Magnolia tree of the south. jm
Comment from Peter@Poole
This beautiful poem so deserves a six, and I have none to give, though I'm sure your many admirers will award one or two. The well sustained legend, your lovely rhymes and alliteration, all add to the total lyrical effect. You, Brooke, in my book, are a poetic legend yourself. Thank you for this poem. Peter
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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This beautiful poem so deserves a six, and I have none to give, though I'm sure your many admirers will award one or two. The well sustained legend, your lovely rhymes and alliteration, all add to the total lyrical effect. You, Brooke, in my book, are a poetic legend yourself. Thank you for this poem. Peter
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Peter, thank you so much for your high praise - I am so pleased that you like this one. Brooke :-)
Comment from geetika sethi
Hi Pearl !
this is outstandingly beautiful...
a poem straight form the heart which
makes you traverse far far ago..back to
the olden times ..picturising it all..
I love the way you have expressed the
tree in depth along with it's biblic significance.
All those who read this poem will learn a lot form it
as did I ..get to know of it for the first time.
Thanks Pearl for sharing this..
Happy Sunday!!!
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Hi Pearl !
this is outstandingly beautiful...
a poem straight form the heart which
makes you traverse far far ago..back to
the olden times ..picturising it all..
I love the way you have expressed the
tree in depth along with it's biblic significance.
All those who read this poem will learn a lot form it
as did I ..get to know of it for the first time.
Thanks Pearl for sharing this..
Happy Sunday!!!
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Happy Sunday - I'll be in church in an hour. Thanks so much, Brooke :-)
Comment from Helen Tan
Brooke, I read your notes and found them informative. I've not heard about this legend before but I shall now share it with my kids, thanks.
It wept as nails were hammered in
and shared Christ's every pain --
I like this image of the tree feeling and sharing Christ's pain.
For where the dogwoods once had towered
above the mighty oak,
their branches now grew gnarled and fine,
not fit for cross or yoke.
This verse brought the question of creationist versus evolution to mind.
And still their cross-shaped blossoms bloom,
I didn't know about this so I found this interesting. I wonder whether they actually have dogwood in the Holy Land.
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Brooke, I read your notes and found them informative. I've not heard about this legend before but I shall now share it with my kids, thanks.
It wept as nails were hammered in
and shared Christ's every pain --
I like this image of the tree feeling and sharing Christ's pain.
For where the dogwoods once had towered
above the mighty oak,
their branches now grew gnarled and fine,
not fit for cross or yoke.
This verse brought the question of creationist versus evolution to mind.
And still their cross-shaped blossoms bloom,
I didn't know about this so I found this interesting. I wonder whether they actually have dogwood in the Holy Land.
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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I have no idea if they have dogwood there - they probably don't - legends have a way of not caring about such stuff as accuracy LOLOLOL I am such a believer in evolution. I hope people don't think I'm some sort of fundamentalist because I like this lovely legend. Thanks, Brooke
Comment from sharon fallis
Brooke, this is absolutely one of the most beautiful poems I have read in a very long time. Genuinely the most lovely word choices and usage. Very good visuals and such sweet poignancy for this lovely tree. My mother has one on the west coast where she lives, and I love it when it bloooms. Sharon
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Brooke, this is absolutely one of the most beautiful poems I have read in a very long time. Genuinely the most lovely word choices and usage. Very good visuals and such sweet poignancy for this lovely tree. My mother has one on the west coast where she lives, and I love it when it bloooms. Sharon
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Sharon, thank you so much for your wonderful comments and generous rating - you've put a huge smile on my face as I head off to church! Brooke
Comment from Counting Carrots
This is an excellent poem. Although I'm not one for Christianity particulary (depsite being raised a practicing Catholic), I do like the legend behind this; how being part of Christ's crucifixion has altered the tree to this day. I particularly liked this:
For where the dogwoods once had towered
above the mighty oak,
their branches now grew gnarled and fine,
not fit for cross or yoke.
I didn't know what a yoke was and had to look it up, and when I found out I thought, "What a bloody intelligent rhyme!"
Well done and best wishes.
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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This is an excellent poem. Although I'm not one for Christianity particulary (depsite being raised a practicing Catholic), I do like the legend behind this; how being part of Christ's crucifixion has altered the tree to this day. I particularly liked this:
For where the dogwoods once had towered
above the mighty oak,
their branches now grew gnarled and fine,
not fit for cross or yoke.
I didn't know what a yoke was and had to look it up, and when I found out I thought, "What a bloody intelligent rhyme!"
Well done and best wishes.
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Thank you for your positive comments - and yes, I was pleased with the yoke line :-) Brooke
Comment from Freeflyer
This poem was a real eye opener or is it fantasy. I did not know or even think about the type of timber that was used to crucify our Lord. To take it that one step further and have that timber's future blemished because of the purpose of it's use is something I will investigate, if possible. All I know is that the rhyme and flow of your poem was great and the thoughts it provoked are interesting.
I loved it.
Freeflyer
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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This poem was a real eye opener or is it fantasy. I did not know or even think about the type of timber that was used to crucify our Lord. To take it that one step further and have that timber's future blemished because of the purpose of it's use is something I will investigate, if possible. All I know is that the rhyme and flow of your poem was great and the thoughts it provoked are interesting.
I loved it.
Freeflyer
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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I'm pretty sure it's just a legend, which is another word for fantasy - legends don't take historical accuracy into account much. Thank you for your most thoughtful comments :-) Brooke
