The Legend of the Dogwood
reflective quatrain poem115 total reviews
Comment from RapturedHeart
This is beautifully done, Brooke. I think you touched on this legend a little in one of your former writes (unless I'm mixing you up with someone else). I had never heard this legend, nor did I know about the tree's unique blossoms. Every little reminder we have is a beautiful thing. Touched me deeply. The presentation is so lovely with that picture. Thanks for sharing, and take care,
heather
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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This is beautifully done, Brooke. I think you touched on this legend a little in one of your former writes (unless I'm mixing you up with someone else). I had never heard this legend, nor did I know about the tree's unique blossoms. Every little reminder we have is a beautiful thing. Touched me deeply. The presentation is so lovely with that picture. Thanks for sharing, and take care,
heather
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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I mentioned wanting to have some of my ashes scattered beneath a dogwood :-) Thank you for your most warm and gracious comments, Brooke
Comment from dportwood
I like the flow and easy-reading meter of this poem. So pleasant and enjoyable. The 8-6-8-6 syllable structure makes this a ballad. Perfect rhyming. Well done.
Duane
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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I like the flow and easy-reading meter of this poem. So pleasant and enjoyable. The 8-6-8-6 syllable structure makes this a ballad. Perfect rhyming. Well done.
Duane
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Duane, thank you!! I appreciate your visit and your gracious comments as you know you are one of my favorite poets. :-) Brooke
Comment from chaswriter
Brooke - Every dogwood I have ever planted in my yard has died shortly after I plant it. I can grow crepe myrtles, magnolia and other flowering trees but not dogwoods. Thanks for educating us on the legend in rhyme and easy flow. Charlie
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Brooke - Every dogwood I have ever planted in my yard has died shortly after I plant it. I can grow crepe myrtles, magnolia and other flowering trees but not dogwoods. Thanks for educating us on the legend in rhyme and easy flow. Charlie
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Charlie, I've never grown one myself so I have no advice. I can't imagine why! Half the people in my suburban area grow them. Thank you for your great review :-) Brooke
Comment from Ms. Gray
I enjoyed your spring time poem very much. I think I heard the legend of the dogwood in Sunday school when I was a child. Our dogwoods are about to bloom - always around Easter and it was good to be reminded of it. Nice poem.
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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I enjoyed your spring time poem very much. I think I heard the legend of the dogwood in Sunday school when I was a child. Our dogwoods are about to bloom - always around Easter and it was good to be reminded of it. Nice poem.
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Thank you so much - yes, it's always sometime in April when they come out - and they're usually perfect for Mother's Day.
Brooke :-)
Comment from sara-beth
Hey, that is pretty interesting, I had not heard that before!....you did a great job telling the legend.....it's amazing the way nature sometimes displays weird little things like that,......kind of like those stars of David, those little shell thingys, do you know what I mean?
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Hey, that is pretty interesting, I had not heard that before!....you did a great job telling the legend.....it's amazing the way nature sometimes displays weird little things like that,......kind of like those stars of David, those little shell thingys, do you know what I mean?
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Do you mean sand dollars? I plan on doing a future poem about them. Thanks, Brooke
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yes! sand dollars, for some reason I couldn't remember what they were called! I have one, and it is so cool.....I'll keep my eyes open for your poem!
Comment from prodigal
This is one of your very best poems. I really enjoyed this one. It reminded me of an old song "He grew the tree that one day would be the old rugged cross". You have packed a lot of symbolism into this poem. It is beautifully written. You carried the rhyme and meter throughout. Very well done- Sam
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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This is one of your very best poems. I really enjoyed this one. It reminded me of an old song "He grew the tree that one day would be the old rugged cross". You have packed a lot of symbolism into this poem. It is beautifully written. You carried the rhyme and meter throughout. Very well done- Sam
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Sam, thanks so much - I'm headed off to church soon - can't believe next week is Palm Sunday already. Glad you like this poem! Brooke
Comment from just2draw
Easy reading, another enjoyable submission. I had not heard the 'legend' before - mind you, no Dogwoods in Australia... so not surprising.
I feel all educated now.
Thanks for sharing! :o)
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Easy reading, another enjoyable submission. I had not heard the 'legend' before - mind you, no Dogwoods in Australia... so not surprising.
I feel all educated now.
Thanks for sharing! :o)
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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You have so many exotic plants and animals in Australia - I guess it's fair that we have one gorgeous one that you don't! Thanks, Brooke :-)
Comment from c_lucas
This is a very well written poem with a smooth flow of words making for a very easy read. There is very good imagery and descriptive scheme.
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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This is a very well written poem with a smooth flow of words making for a very easy read. There is very good imagery and descriptive scheme.
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Charlie, thanks so much!! Brooke
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You're welcome, Brooke. Charlie
Comment from jeslaf
Brooke, you get a sixer for making my husband tear up when I read this to him this morning over coffee. Jesus always makes him weepy and your Easter message poem, combined with the visual of the dogwood (he's from GA where they're plentiful) really hit home. Thanks for sharing this one. Absolutely gorgeous, combining the natural and spiritual. This would absolutely be published. :)
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Brooke, you get a sixer for making my husband tear up when I read this to him this morning over coffee. Jesus always makes him weepy and your Easter message poem, combined with the visual of the dogwood (he's from GA where they're plentiful) really hit home. Thanks for sharing this one. Absolutely gorgeous, combining the natural and spiritual. This would absolutely be published. :)
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Tell your husband I'm so glad he likes this one! They are also plentiful in my area of PA - Valley Forge National Park has a famous dogwood grove and annual dogwood festival, and half the homes in suburbia have one on or more on the lawn.
Thank you so much for your generosity and kind comments, Brooke :-)
Comment from Dklrdmcches
WOW! this was a fine poem gently woven and full of passion and heart. great story telling was found within your tender words. great job as always...DKLRD
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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WOW! this was a fine poem gently woven and full of passion and heart. great story telling was found within your tender words. great job as always...DKLRD
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Dklrd, thank you so much for your warm and thoughtful comments, Brooke :-)
