The Legend of the Dogwood
reflective quatrain poem115 total reviews
Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello Brooke
I love dogwood tree poe/story I'm trying to grow couple
So when thy finally bloom, I will think of your poem.
I never knew it was Our Lords cruel tree He died upon just for us
Gert
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Hello Brooke
I love dogwood tree poe/story I'm trying to grow couple
So when thy finally bloom, I will think of your poem.
I never knew it was Our Lords cruel tree He died upon just for us
Gert
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Gert, thank you so much for your generous and gracious comments and review!! I truly appreciate this. Brooke
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smiles
Gert
Comment from redrider6612
I don't think it really matters what kind of tree was used to build the cross. I've never heard this story before, but I love it. The explanation for the different attributes of the dogwood tree is wonderful. As usual, your form and rythmn were lyrical, the rhymes natural and well done. A really beautiful poem full of deep meaning and intense emotion. Outstanding job.
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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I don't think it really matters what kind of tree was used to build the cross. I've never heard this story before, but I love it. The explanation for the different attributes of the dogwood tree is wonderful. As usual, your form and rythmn were lyrical, the rhymes natural and well done. A really beautiful poem full of deep meaning and intense emotion. Outstanding job.
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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One of the lovely things about legends is that we don't have to fact check them. LOL Thanks so much for your most thoughtful comments. Brooke
Comment from Psychonaut X
This is inspired stuff! Nothing wrong with a little poetic license to get your message across. I just recently became familiar with the legend of the dogwood tree and find it fascinating. The personification of the tree came through without a hitch, the rhythm and flow were superb, and the images were spectacular. You are the Queen of quatrains!
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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This is inspired stuff! Nothing wrong with a little poetic license to get your message across. I just recently became familiar with the legend of the dogwood tree and find it fascinating. The personification of the tree came through without a hitch, the rhythm and flow were superb, and the images were spectacular. You are the Queen of quatrains!
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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What a lovely thing to say!! Thank you :-) Brooke
Comment from jdrhye
Very nice story, legend and poem. Your form and style are good as well as the message and the story in which you tell. Enjoyed reading very much. Godd job.
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Very nice story, legend and poem. Your form and style are good as well as the message and the story in which you tell. Enjoyed reading very much. Godd job.
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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I'm glad you liked it - thank you! Brooke
Comment from Nanette Mary
Hullo Adewpearl ....
This is a beautiful legend encompassed in your well-written poem and enhanced by what you have written in your Notes at the end.
It is a story which I have not heard before. Thank you for sharing this with us. There is nothing to suggest changing.
With love from .... Nanette Mary.
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Hullo Adewpearl ....
This is a beautiful legend encompassed in your well-written poem and enhanced by what you have written in your Notes at the end.
It is a story which I have not heard before. Thank you for sharing this with us. There is nothing to suggest changing.
With love from .... Nanette Mary.
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Nanette Mary, it is a legend I've long loved - thank you for your kind comments on my poetic version of it :-) Brooke
Comment from Carol D Parker
I never heard this beautiful story before. You made it into a wonderful cinquain. The imagery in your poem is painful but inspiratonally satisfying. This is an excellent offering to Christ and a great reminder to His followers. Bless you.
Carol
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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I never heard this beautiful story before. You made it into a wonderful cinquain. The imagery in your poem is painful but inspiratonally satisfying. This is an excellent offering to Christ and a great reminder to His followers. Bless you.
Carol
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Carol, your comments are warm and gracious - thank you! Brooke
Comment from Susanne M. Psyris
Brooke, this is an amazing piece written with great imagery and flow. Your meter is excellent! There is depth and tenderness to your words. An awesome read for me and a great write. Hugs and smiles, Susanne
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Brooke, this is an amazing piece written with great imagery and flow. Your meter is excellent! There is depth and tenderness to your words. An awesome read for me and a great write. Hugs and smiles, Susanne
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Susanne, thank you so much for your gracious coemments and generous rating, Brooke :-)
Comment from Poetic Friend
Brooke, I have never heard of the legend of the dogwood. Once again, I have learned more than just wisdom from one of your poems. You are a well-rounded, well-educated and well-read poet.
I love the poem, especially the last stanza (classic stanza). I love the alliteration as well.
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Brooke, I have never heard of the legend of the dogwood. Once again, I have learned more than just wisdom from one of your poems. You are a well-rounded, well-educated and well-read poet.
I love the poem, especially the last stanza (classic stanza). I love the alliteration as well.
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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I truly appreciate your most gracious and thoughtful comments, Brooke :-)
Comment from Amicus
Brooke, reading your poetic version of the Easter Dogwood legend was the perfect way to start my morning today. I enjoyed it immensely. Smooth flowing verse with a wise message delivered in precise words and with apt and well chosen images, rhymed and metered perfectly--what more could one ask of a poem!
Very nicely done. I especially like your last stanza. So true.
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Brooke, reading your poetic version of the Easter Dogwood legend was the perfect way to start my morning today. I enjoyed it immensely. Smooth flowing verse with a wise message delivered in precise words and with apt and well chosen images, rhymed and metered perfectly--what more could one ask of a poem!
Very nicely done. I especially like your last stanza. So true.
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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I so appreciate your thoughtful comments - you've started my afternoon off well!! Brooke
Comment from BarnCat
Brooke -- This is a simply majestic poem about religious beliefs without screaming about it. It is this subtlety that encourages me to listen, and I did. There is a gentle strength in your words and a great power to your ideas. Your message at the end shows that you truly grasp the Christian message. Thanks for taking me with you to church this Sunday morning. Were you in the pulpit, I would go more often. Excellent work, Brooke. D
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Brooke -- This is a simply majestic poem about religious beliefs without screaming about it. It is this subtlety that encourages me to listen, and I did. There is a gentle strength in your words and a great power to your ideas. Your message at the end shows that you truly grasp the Christian message. Thanks for taking me with you to church this Sunday morning. Were you in the pulpit, I would go more often. Excellent work, Brooke. D
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Thank you so much for that lovely comment as I have been religious all my life but have always been turned off by the screaming religious faction. LOL It is wonderful that you got the vibe I intended from this poem. Brooke :-)
