L Milton Hankins Poet Couplet

Poinsettia Symbols

The poinsettia shape reminds us of the Star of Bethlehem
Which led the wise men to a manger with gifts for Him,
And the brilliant red of the Christmas flower symbolizes
The shed blood of Jesus Christ which every Christian prizes
Reminding us that Jesus the Messiah’s birth, is the reason,
The red and green come to us during the Christmas season.

Written December 27, 2021

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Indiana Shaw January 11, 2022 at 3:38 AM On years gone past when I used to go on my holidays abroad for my Christmas and New Year, whatever decorations these countries lacked for Christmas, a poinsettia they did not, a lovely poem of a poinsettia's place upon this earth and what it has become to represent . . . L Milton Hankins January 11, 2022 at 4:05 PM Thanks so much, Indiana. So nice to hear from you. I enjoyed your comment on my poem.

Shirley Hawkins December 29, 2021 at 3:02 PM I always buy a Poinsettia at Christmas. I like the flower for its vibrant complementary colours. I like it even more now since reading your interesting poem, L Milton Hankins January 11, 2022 at 4:05 PM Thanks, Shirley. Keep buying them. And, yes, they are so beautiful at Christmas.

Delice Arleen Skelly December 28, 2021 at 9:08 AM Like how you aligned the Poinsettia with Christmas season, it works very well...Delice L Milton Hankins December 28, 2021 at 12:39 PM Yes, indeed. In many places it is known as the Christmas flower.

Caren Krutsinger December 28, 2021 at 3:51 AM I will never look at a poinsettia the same way again; all I knew about them is that they are poisonous to pets! Thank you! L Milton Hankins December 28, 2021 at 7:54 AM You're very welcome, Caren. Aren't you tired of reading my drivel, by now? You must have had some time on your hands. OTOH, I really appreciate you!

Victor Buhagiar December 28, 2021 at 1:02 AM You wrote about the meaning of the flower perfectly It is my favorite Christmas flower. Normally they don't survive but I have one from last year. Alas I have little light so the leaves remained green. L Milton Hankins December 28, 2021 at 7:54 AM Victor, I need to put together all of the things people have told me about how to keep them alive, and maybe I could keep one over from one Christmas to another.