The Legend of the Dogwood
reflective quatrain poem115 total reviews
Comment from marion
Hi Brooke
This is the second poem I have just read of yours and I am enjoyed both of them tremendously ... to the point of considering sixes in each. But I had better keep them for your super-best and for short story! I grew the dogwood tree in my big herb garden and treasured the tree. I knew it was the one used for the Cross but I could not remember the details re the colours of the petals, which would quite right. I didn't know they were once talled than the mighty oak. Another very good poem, the poetry I am reading of yours at the moment is so interesting, and I like the link of learning which the poems are giving me. I an a real fan of poetry that tells a story - always have! Marion.
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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Hi Brooke
This is the second poem I have just read of yours and I am enjoyed both of them tremendously ... to the point of considering sixes in each. But I had better keep them for your super-best and for short story! I grew the dogwood tree in my big herb garden and treasured the tree. I knew it was the one used for the Cross but I could not remember the details re the colours of the petals, which would quite right. I didn't know they were once talled than the mighty oak. Another very good poem, the poetry I am reading of yours at the moment is so interesting, and I like the link of learning which the poems are giving me. I an a real fan of poetry that tells a story - always have! Marion.
Comment Written 30-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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Marion, thank you for your generous impulses. I so appreciate your visits and kind comments :-) Brooke
Comment from glacierbabe
Beautifully, beautifully done.
I had heard the story before but not like this.
Your perspective of it and your own personal touches just made it even better.
This is wonderfully done. :)
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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Beautifully, beautifully done.
I had heard the story before but not like this.
Your perspective of it and your own personal touches just made it even better.
This is wonderfully done. :)
Comment Written 30-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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Thanks so much, Cheryl. Brooke
Comment from mushroom
well i liked this a lot, the rhyme and flow are spot on, it has great imagery and i enjoyed the info in your notes also, all round a very good read
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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well i liked this a lot, the rhyme and flow are spot on, it has great imagery and i enjoyed the info in your notes also, all round a very good read
Comment Written 30-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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Thank you for your kind comments, Brooke
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you're welcome
Comment from Wendyanne
Hi Brooke. This is such a fascinating, informative well written piece of poetry. I have not heard this story before so I truly enjoyed it
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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Hi Brooke. This is such a fascinating, informative well written piece of poetry. I have not heard this story before so I truly enjoyed it
Comment Written 30-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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I'm so glad you liked this introduction to the legend - while I cannot take credit for the basic legend, I did try to put it into satisfying poetic form :-) Thank you, Brooke
Comment from ~Dovey
This is excellent, Brooke. You should have used it as a "Story in a Poem" entry, I think it would have placed well. It is a very thought provoking piece with a wonderful message. Thank you for sharing. :)
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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This is excellent, Brooke. You should have used it as a "Story in a Poem" entry, I think it would have placed well. It is a very thought provoking piece with a wonderful message. Thank you for sharing. :)
Comment Written 30-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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You're the second person to tell me that, and it just did not occur to me when I posted it!! Thanks so much, Brooke
Comment from schlosslaw_2000
An excellent poen,adewpearl. The legend as you have described in your poem does indeed exist, although there is no apparent biblical basis for it.
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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An excellent poen,adewpearl. The legend as you have described in your poem does indeed exist, although there is no apparent biblical basis for it.
Comment Written 30-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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Thank you for your positive review, Brooke :-)
Comment from Mrs Happy Poet
You have created a beautiful poem here with the descriptions you have used a very strong piece about the dogwood tree very creative I enjoyed regards Fuller
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You have created a beautiful poem here with the descriptions you have used a very strong piece about the dogwood tree very creative I enjoyed regards Fuller
Comment Written 30-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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Fuller, thank you so much, Brooke
Comment from Fleedleflump
I love your closing couplet. This reminded me of Terry Brooks' Shannara novels, and the life tree of the elves, symbolising the life and the evolution of their race. The man stole many ideas from Tolkien, but that doesn't (for me) stop his books being better stories, ones that captivated my teenage mind and helped inspire me to write.
Mike
PS: Apologies for going off on a tangent there :-)
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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I love your closing couplet. This reminded me of Terry Brooks' Shannara novels, and the life tree of the elves, symbolising the life and the evolution of their race. The man stole many ideas from Tolkien, but that doesn't (for me) stop his books being better stories, ones that captivated my teenage mind and helped inspire me to write.
Mike
PS: Apologies for going off on a tangent there :-)
Comment Written 30-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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I don't know these books - and you can go off on a tangent any time you like, Mike! :-) Thanks, Brooke
Comment from Perp Ihebom
This is quite interesting . I have never heard of the dogwood tree, and i am glad i read this enlightening tree, with special historical significance. Nice rhymes as usual. kudos
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This is quite interesting . I have never heard of the dogwood tree, and i am glad i read this enlightening tree, with special historical significance. Nice rhymes as usual. kudos
Comment Written 30-Mar-2009
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Perp, it is the most gorgeous tree - thank you! Brooke :-)
Comment from raimie
What a wonderful tradition and a beautiful picture of the dogwood trees. I think you are multitalented within the arts. Your presentation always adds to and not destract from your written work.
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What a wonderful tradition and a beautiful picture of the dogwood trees. I think you are multitalented within the arts. Your presentation always adds to and not destract from your written work.
Comment Written 30-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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Thank you, Raimie, for your most thoughtful comments. Brooke
