A DOG WOOD LEGEND
IN Jesus time the dogwood grew
To a stately size and a lovely hue.
T'was strong and firm as oak-branches interwoven
For the cross of Christ it's timbers were chosen.
Seeing the distress at this use of thier wood
Christ made a promise which shall hold good.
Never again shall the dogwood grow
Large enough to be used so..
It shall slender and twisted be
with blossoms like the cross for all to see,
AS bloodstains 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 this dogwod tree.
Cherished and protected shall this tree be.
A reminder to all of my agony."
