The Legend of the Dogwood
reflective quatrain poem115 total reviews
Comment from WhiteRider
Hi Brooke,
Beyond the well penned verse, this poem is also fascinating information. The legend is much like that of the passion flower, both of which I have growing in my yard.
Thank you for shaping this legend into such a wonderful poem.
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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Hi Brooke,
Beyond the well penned verse, this poem is also fascinating information. The legend is much like that of the passion flower, both of which I have growing in my yard.
Thank you for shaping this legend into such a wonderful poem.
Comment Written 30-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments. I have to google the legend of the passion flower as I have forgotten its particulars. Brooke :-)
Comment from djcoomes
You did and excellent job of rendering the legend of the dogwood tree in verse. Rhyming and meter have a nice flow. A beautiful poem for Easter. Darlene
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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You did and excellent job of rendering the legend of the dogwood tree in verse. Rhyming and meter have a nice flow. A beautiful poem for Easter. Darlene
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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Darlene, thank you for your most thoughtful comments, Brooke
Comment from Terror2s
You did a beautiful job of creating a visual image of the dogwood tree and captured its beauty with words. i did not know it had symbolism that pertained to Christ. Terror
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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You did a beautiful job of creating a visual image of the dogwood tree and captured its beauty with words. i did not know it had symbolism that pertained to Christ. Terror
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Thank you for your thoughtful review, Terror. Brooke :-)
Comment from laurelp
As always, your poetry "blows me away." In other words, your use of the English language is triumphant, engaging and truly wondrous. You manage to tell the story so gently and lovingly. It is as though it were words written by The Man himself. You well deserve that sixth star. Thank you for the wonderful read.
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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As always, your poetry "blows me away." In other words, your use of the English language is triumphant, engaging and truly wondrous. You manage to tell the story so gently and lovingly. It is as though it were words written by The Man himself. You well deserve that sixth star. Thank you for the wonderful read.
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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I am overwhelmed by your comments! Thank you so much for this warm and most generous review :-) Brooke
Comment from bard owl
This is absolutely stunning, Brooke. I have never heard that particular story before, though I had heard that at one time the dogwood was a large tree composed of strong wood desired for building. This story is so appropriate for this time of year. I knew there was a special reason the dogwood was always my favorite tree. The blossoms seem to float atop the dainty limbs. Thank you for this enlightening write. Blessings to you, Linda
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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This is absolutely stunning, Brooke. I have never heard that particular story before, though I had heard that at one time the dogwood was a large tree composed of strong wood desired for building. This story is so appropriate for this time of year. I knew there was a special reason the dogwood was always my favorite tree. The blossoms seem to float atop the dainty limbs. Thank you for this enlightening write. Blessings to you, Linda
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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Linda, you're so right about how the float above the limbs! I adore the dogwood. Thank you so much, Brooke
Comment from skye
Once again you have taken a simple item, created something wonderful and deeply meaningful to tell a poetic story.
Very well done. Great artwork, and nice author notes.
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Once again you have taken a simple item, created something wonderful and deeply meaningful to tell a poetic story.
Very well done. Great artwork, and nice author notes.
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2009
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Skye, thank you for your positive comments and encouraging review, Brooke
Comment from FredCollingwood
Wow! Is this powerful. The tree, of course, had no last say
on choices mankind made,
and suffered greatly for the part
in Jesus' death it played.
It wept as nails were hammered in
Awesome writing!
This poem could become famous.
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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Wow! Is this powerful. The tree, of course, had no last say
on choices mankind made,
and suffered greatly for the part
in Jesus' death it played.
It wept as nails were hammered in
Awesome writing!
This poem could become famous.
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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Fred, thank you so much for this overwhelmingly positive and encouraging review! You are most generous and I am most appreciative :-) Brooke
Comment from IndianaIrish
Wow, Brooke!! I've read so many of your poems and time after time you thrill and amaze me. But this poem of the dogwood has just took my breathe away. That's all...it's absolutely phenomenal!
Indy :>)
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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Wow, Brooke!! I've read so many of your poems and time after time you thrill and amaze me. But this poem of the dogwood has just took my breathe away. That's all...it's absolutely phenomenal!
Indy :>)
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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Indy, thank you so much! Your generous review is absolutely wonderful :-) I'm on my way to bed, and this ends my day on a high note! Brooke
Comment from Dave-Aranda-Richards
Hey Brooke, this is one of the most beautiful and meaningful pieces I have seen from you, and you are one of my all time favorites. Touched my heart and soul! Wow!
Dave
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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Hey Brooke, this is one of the most beautiful and meaningful pieces I have seen from you, and you are one of my all time favorites. Touched my heart and soul! Wow!
Dave
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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Dave, thank you so very much - you have touched me with this generous review and wonderful comments, Brooke :-)
Comment from Thesis
Very reflective from the standpoint of how the tree felt and questioning if Christ could sense the pain the tree was going through, witnessing and feeling the crusifiction.
Suggesting that the tree changed it's make-up from a tall tree to a lesser height, with "gnarled" branches that could no longer make a cross, is very supportive of your suggestion that the tree's grief caused the change.
Very interesting poem. - Thesis
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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Very reflective from the standpoint of how the tree felt and questioning if Christ could sense the pain the tree was going through, witnessing and feeling the crusifiction.
Suggesting that the tree changed it's make-up from a tall tree to a lesser height, with "gnarled" branches that could no longer make a cross, is very supportive of your suggestion that the tree's grief caused the change.
Very interesting poem. - Thesis
Comment Written 29-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 30-Mar-2009
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Thesis, thank you so much for your most thoughtful read, Brooke
