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The Dogwood Tree
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The Dogwood Tree |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon 
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Between the mighty pines sit's a dogwood tree though bathed in shadow it blooms in the spring. Pure white flowers blossoms of perfection falling from this tree looking like confection, mixing with the nettles that fall from the pine on the forest floor in the spring time. I wonder do the pines shelter the little tree raining down pine cones haphazardly. I see no birds not one nest no woodpeckers hacking like little pests. The tall green pines like soldiers stand guard protecting the Dogwood from any harm. WhiteRose In truth, what defines us is our poetry. [This message has been edited by WhiteRose (08-12-2002 06:08 PM).] |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
WhiteRose~ What a lovely poetic look at a lovely tree~ Greatly enjoyed the view~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
In the town I live in, nearly every house has a dogwood and in the Spring the color is amazing. In late summer, the Kousa Dogwood's bloom and many of them are pink. But none are as lovely your little one protected by the mighty pines. I really enjoyed this. Marti |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Very nice. I'm curious, W.R., do you know the legend of the dogwood tree? Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (smiles) Oh Anne, this is wonderful, did you know also that the dogwood is also a very spiritual plant? Legend says that the trees flowers represents Jesus and His reminder of His crucifixion, in which the blood from the crown of thorns doesn't only represent grief but also faith knowing His love lives on and He has saved us all! (sigh) This is a wonderful beautiful poenm, sweet friend, just thought I'd share that story like Virginia asked because it touches my heart deeply too, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Anne, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
I did not know the legend of the Dogwood tree. A wonderful legend it is. It makes the Dogwood that much more magical for me. |
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