The Dogwood Tree

THE DOGWOOD TREE Legend says of the Dogwood tree That on it, Christ was crucified His blood was shed for you and me When the soldier pierced His side The blood that ran from His feet and hands And the crown upon His brow Was all a part of God's great plan Two thousand years ago – and now The petals on the Dogwood tree Form a tiny cross The brown stains you can clearly see Represent the blood He lost As this Dogwood tree is planted Our thoughts are filled with pity For the victims and the families Who were bombed in Oklahoma City Let this tree be a tribute To the Man the world crucified And to those in Oklahoma City For whom this same Man died And when you view this Dogwood Think of those who died Not only in Oklahoma City But also the one crucified This was written for inclusion in a memorial service conducted at Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin, Georgia for the victims in the Oklahoma City bombing incident. A Dogwood tree was planted in their commemoration on May 19, 1995 at 9:02 a.m. Curtis Moorman May 16, 1995