Hilda Greenhough Poet Rhyme

The Dogwood Flower

I was a youngster when my sight began to realize,
When I viewed a tree of flowers that grew across the road.
Whereas this time of beauty was forming within my eyes,
Where the shapes and lines are made from the clay that memories mold.

A flower on the tree branch seemed to bloom before my sight.
Sacred bloom was a symbol of where Jesus had been nailed,
The central color brown in midst of petals of pure white.
Yet, my eyes saw baby Jesus; and my soul had been unveiled.

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Kim Rodrigues September 14, 2024 at 6:02 PM How lovely, Hilda! Thank you for checking out my poems! Hilda Greenhough September 21, 2024 at 12:05 PM Thank you for following my poem. I rarely write flower poems because I'm not much of a gardener.

Evelyn Judy Buehler March 28, 2024 at 3:38 PM Incredibly lovely poem, Hilda! It is in my faves. Hilda Greenhough March 30, 2024 at 4:00 PM Thank you. I'm happy you like this poem. Thanks for the fav. Sending hugs.

Karen Jones March 5, 2024 at 5:06 PM Lovely poem Hilda. Karen Jones September 30, 2024 at 12:59 PM Wow that makes the poem even more wonderful! True experience! Hilda Greenhough March 13, 2024 at 9:12 PM Thank you. It is my true experience.

Valsa George March 3, 2024 at 7:48 AM I have only heard of dogwood tree. We don't have it here. It 's nice to know that it has a symbolic significance. A tree with flowers is always a thing of beauty. Lovely poem Hilda.... Hilda Greenhough March 3, 2024 at 8:39 AM Thank you for your comment.

Victor Buhagiar February 6, 2024 at 8:48 AM Very original and I appreciated the spiritual reference. Hilda Greenhough February 8, 2024 at 6:31 PM Thank. You. I hope you have this flowering tree where you live.

David Fisher February 5, 2024 at 3:34 PM Enjoyed your poem, Hilda. Nature rarely disappoints. Hilda Greenhough February 5, 2024 at 5:59 PM I'm glad you enjoyed my poem about the Dogwood flower. Thank you for visiting.

Sotto Poet February 5, 2024 at 10:58 AM Hilda, your poem is truly remarkable! I am captivated by dogwood trees, not only for their aesthetic splendor but also for the profound symbolism they embody. Hilda Greenhough February 5, 2024 at 4:33 PM Thank you. The Dogwood is a very unusual tree.

Richard Lamoureux February 4, 2024 at 1:47 PM A blessed discovery. Hilda Greenhough February 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM Yes. The tree was so enjoyable. The soft petals that fell to the ground were like velvet.

Joseph May February 4, 2024 at 11:56 AM A spiritual awakening seen in the tree, I did not know this was the tree they used to make the cross, Nicely penned Hilda Greenhough February 4, 2024 at 12:09 PM Possibly. It's very symbolic. Thank you for reading my poem.

Ink Empress February 4, 2024 at 8:03 AM Dear Hilda Your poem once again reminds us all that nature is healing, take a minute to appreciate and see beyond Gods creation, there is a story a song for all. What a deep and descriptive write that also depicts your faith and inner visions and light in the most seamless manner. I love the flow of your poem and how youv delivered it too is soul warming really. Pleasure reading your work. Sending you light always Hilda Greenhough February 4, 2024 at 11:10 AM Thank you for sharing your understanding of my poem. I still love the Dogwood tree to this day.

Bill Baker February 3, 2024 at 9:16 PM Lovely experience, Hilda. The spirit within can manifest many blessings in many forms for those that believe. I enjoyed your poem. Thanks for sharing. Bill Hilda Greenhough February 3, 2024 at 9:52 PM Thank you, Bill. If you ever see the Dogwood flower, it is very unusual and pretty. I'm happy you liked this poem.

Hiya Sharma February 3, 2024 at 7:43 PM Ah, dear Hilda, this is such a beautiful write that works as a healing charm of purity! Your lines bring a sense of soothe, as they unfold with so much gorgeousness and insight.. Especially "Yet, my eyes saw baby Jesus; and my soul had been unveiled" Seeing a reflection of the divine, in the flower, truly reflects so much depth.. That first stanza is also very nostalgic and heartfelt. Loved reading this! Keep writing and shining, sending many best wishes your way :) Hilda Greenhough February 3, 2024 at 8:09 PM Thank you for your comment. I'm so glad you liked it.