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Post by MIRIAM JACOB on Dec 6, 2006 9:56:10 GMT -5
THE DOGWOOD LEGEND In Jesus' time, the dogwood grew To a stately size and a lovely hue. 'Twas strong & firm as oak branches interwoven For the cross of Christ its timbers were chosen. Seeing the distress at this use of their wood Christ made a promise which still holds good: "Never again shall the dogwood grow Large enough to be used so It shall be slender & twisted be With blossoms like the cross for all to see. As blood stains 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 members.tripod.com/~okedoke1/index-16.html
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