Comment from Stephen C Winter (Vs

Excellent

Dear Brooke,

What a fabulous unique and orginal poem, especailly as we gallop towards Easter this is a truley wonderful take on the dogwood tree.
As always Brooke you flow to perfection and with such delightful words it is such a wonderful read.

Kind regards
Steve

 Comment Written 31-Mar-2009

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reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009

Steven, it is good to see you - thank you for your most thoughtful comments, Brooke

Comment from Nescher Pyscher

Excellent

I'd always believed it was Oak. No reason for that, I don't guess, unless it's reading I've done about the Rood.

A great piece, Brooke. :0)

 Comment Written 31-Mar-2009

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reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009

Nescher, the Bible doesn't say the type of wood. This is just a legend and I'd bet a fortune it isn't true as in historically accurate.
That's not the point of legends :-) Thanks, Brooke

Comment from ohnomrbill

Excellent

The point of view on this poem is so unique and original that it took me away! How ingenious and inspired! Thanks for brightening up my day with this uplifting poem.

 Comment Written 31-Mar-2009

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reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009

Thank you for such lovely comments, Brooke

Comment from Gaye Hemsley

Excellent

Hi Brooke A beautiful poem for this time of the year. It tells a wonderful story that we must forget.Very well ballanced and perfect rhyming.Cheers Gaye

 Comment Written 31-Mar-2009

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reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009

Gaye, thank you so much, Brooke :-)

reply by Gaye Hemsley on 31-Mar-2009

Hi Brooke You probably picked it up, but I meant 'must not forget'
Cheers Gaye

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

What a lovely legend and personalized message. Coincidentally, some of the dogwoods were blooming in Kentucky, although it was still cold while we were there. I especially enjoyed your personification of the tree and your last powerful lines "compassion triumphs over hate,/and hope outlives dismay."

 Comment Written 30-Mar-2009

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reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009

Joan, thank you - yes, several people in Georgia and Alabama have let me know they are already in bloom there - here it will be a few weeks. They are always out before mother's day but usually in really beautiful shape on mother's day. Brooke

Comment from Rabianabian

Excellent

I have never heard of this legend, but you presented it very well in poem form. Excellent rhythm, concept, and rhyming! I mean... what can I say!

 Comment Written 30-Mar-2009

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reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009

I appreciate you thoughtful review :-) Brooke

Comment from sherrygreywolf

Excellent

Evening, Brooke - This is beautiful poem. It is well-written and flows easily. Your words tell this story in a new and wonderful way. The rhyming is consistant throughout and I loved your author's notes.

Great work, my friend - sherry

 Comment Written 30-Mar-2009

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reply by the author on 31-Mar-2009

Thank you - sorry I'm not getting back to you until the next day :-) I appreciate your kind comments, Sherry. Brooke

Comment from Adri7enne

Excellent

Lovely story for a beautiful flowering tree. You remind me again that I must go through my gardening catalogues and order a dogwood for spring planting.
Lovely poetry, with great, flowing rhymes and rhythm. It inspires me.

 Comment Written 30-Mar-2009

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reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009

Oh, yes, please do plant one :-) Thanks, Brooke

Comment from jmyron

Excellent

A very good message indeed. Your poem is consistent in it's rhyme, the meter enhances the ease of reading, and the message is one that can never be told too many times.

John

 Comment Written 30-Mar-2009

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reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009

John, thank you! Brooke

Comment from fictionwriter

Excellent

What an interesting poem. I have never heard the story of the dogwood before. I love them and thier flowering beauty. Great message in this wonderful poem.

 Comment Written 30-Mar-2009

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reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009

I love them too - thank you!! Brooke