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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA 
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HIS WOUNDS The dogwood tree has begun to bloom. Bright pink and lovely, just in time for this Holy Week. I brought a blossom close to see the perfect beauty there, only to recall the legend, heard many years ago. The crown of thorns, central to the petals, a crown placed on His head, mocking all He is. The wounds that tip each petal there, four in all, hands and feet. The suffering that You endured for us, touches my heart, and brings my tears. Yet here placed on a delicate blossom, beauty and pain combined. Is this a cruel contradiction? Or a lesson to be learned? The beauty of the pain You suffered, is the Love unselfishly You give. This Grace that flows, from Your shed Blood, transforms our hearts, renews our souls. So we may blossom in Your LOVE, and flowering, change the world! 02 |
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achicade Member
since 2000-04-02
Posts 66Marietta, GA USA |
This is very beautiful! |
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deleeme Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766NEW ENGLAND, USA |
Ellie, This is a beautiful retelling of the legend of the Dogwood tree-bloom with insightful questions and observation. Nicely done, David "Our Creativity points to a Higher Creator--we couldn't have just happened, and for what ability we may possess--to God be the glory." -dlw- |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Ellie, Thank you for this lovely poem explaining the meaning of the Kousa Dogwood. I have two in my yard, but they are late bloomers. I knew there was a sybolic meaning to the flower, but never knew the meaning. Than you Liz |
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erieval Member
since 2000-03-21
Posts 56northeasten pa. |
Dear Ellie, Beautiful words. Thanks for reminding me of the dogwood, I have two on either side of my steps going out my front porch. Love, Erie |
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Songbird Member Elite
since 1999-12-15
Posts 2184Missouri |
Beautiful and touching, Dogwoods are one of my favorite trees. |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Dear Ellie....You have written yet another beautiful poem, I remember my Mom telling me about the Dogwood a long time ago.... Thanks for bringing back some great memories. Bonnie |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
Very creative and poetic. Simple truths spoken in such nice style. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
I don't recall if I've ever heard of that, but you've brought it across so well you brought tears to my eyes. What a blessing you bring! <*\\\>< When you can't make up your mind, Which way is right for you, Stop and softly ask yourself, "What Would Jesus Do?" |
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