The Legend of the Dogwood

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The Legend of the Dogwood

In Jesus' time the dogwood grew
To a stately size and lovely hue.
'Twas strong and firm as oak-branches interwoven
For the cross of Christ, its timbers chosen

Seeing the distress at this use of their wood
Christ made a promise which still holds good:
"Never again shall a 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 center shall 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.

Author Unknown

The dogwood blooms in April, when Easter Sunday
marks the resurrection of Christ after the crucifixion.

EASTER CONTENTS

Christ the Lord Is Risen Today		The Legend of the Dogwood
The Holy City	One Guy	Were You There	He Arose
He Lives	Easter Parade	Peter Cottontail	All I Needed to Know

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