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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.

Copyright © Hilda Greenhough | Year Posted 2024

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Kim Rodrigues Date: 9/14/2024 6:02:00 PM How lovely, Hilda! Thank you for checking out my poems! Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 9/21/2024 12:05:00 PM Thank you for following my poem. I rarely write flower poems because I'm not much of a gardener.

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

Karen Jones Date: 3/5/2024 5:06:00 PM Lovely poem Hilda. Login to Reply Karen Jones Date: 9/30/2024 12:59:00 PM Wow that makes the poem even more wonderful! True experience! Hilda Greenhough Date: 3/13/2024 9:12:00 PM Thank you. It is my true experience.

Valsa George Date: 3/3/2024 7:48:00 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.... Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 3/3/2024 8:39:00 AM Thank you for your comment.

Victor Buhagiar Date: 2/6/2024 8:48:00 AM Very original and I appreciated the spiritual reference. Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 2/8/2024 6:31:00 PM Thank. You. I hope you have this flowering tree where you live.

David Fisher Date: 2/5/2024 3:34:00 PM Enjoyed your poem, Hilda. Nature rarely disappoints. Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 2/5/2024 5:59:00 PM I'm glad you enjoyed my poem about the Dogwood flower. Thank you for visiting.

Sotto Poet Date: 2/5/2024 10:58:00 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. Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 2/5/2024 4:33:00 PM Thank you. The Dogwood is a very unusual tree.

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

Joseph May Date: 2/4/2024 11:56:00 AM A spiritual awakening seen in the tree, I did not know this was the tree they used to make the cross, Nicely penned Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 2/4/2024 12:09:00 PM Possibly. It's very symbolic. Thank you for reading my poem.

Ink Empress Date: 2/4/2024 8:03:00 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 Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 2/4/2024 11:10:00 AM Thank you for sharing your understanding of my poem. I still love the Dogwood tree to this day.

Bill Baker Date: 2/3/2024 9:16:00 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 Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 2/3/2024 9:52:00 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 Date: 2/3/2024 7:43:00 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 :) Login to Reply Hilda Greenhough Date: 2/3/2024 8:09:00 PM Thank you for your comment. I'm so glad you liked it.