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The Dogwood Tree

"to hold, as 'twere, the mirror up to nature"
 byWilliam Shakespeare, 1601

Come spring, in the shaded forests near my home 
Blooms the elegant and lovely dogwood tree
In a bit of sunshine it spreads its graceful arms
As if to offer each blossom for God to see...

White velvet petals tipped by the palest pink
Simplicity strung along each swaying branch
No need to boast about its reign of beauty
This spring picture it surely does enhance...

My mother loved the pretty dogwood trees
We'd often stop to enjoy their brief  display
I think of her each time I see them flower
These beauties that would so enrich her day...


Barbara Gorelick 4/20/2011
For  THE TREE contest, hosted by Constance~ a rambling poet~

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 4/26/2011 7:01:00 AM

Congratulations Barbara on your win in Constance's "The Tree" contest. Love, Carol

Kash Poet

Date: 4/25/2011 7:52:00 AM

Beautiful Quatrain.Congrats Barbara on your win .-KASH

Tahera Mannan

Date: 4/25/2011 5:02:00 AM

Loved it the first time and do so more now. beautiful. many many congrats.

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 4/24/2011 3:33:00 PM

Congratulations on the win in the contest of Constance, Barbara

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/24/2011 2:55:00 PM

HI Barbara and congratulations on the winner's list. I think this is a beautiful write about a beautiful tree.

Joe Maverick

Date: 4/24/2011 2:33:00 PM

So enjoyed the window into your memories Barbara, well told!

Jack Horne

Date: 4/24/2011 8:18:00 AM

Many congrats and a happy Easter to you : )

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 4/23/2011 9:16:00 PM

Congrats BG on your marvelous winning poem in the tree contest with this lovely entry .. enjoy your great win as u celebrate the joy of Easter Sunday with luv..

John Freeman

Date: 4/23/2011 7:18:00 PM

Great to see you in the winner's circle, Barbara. Congratulations on your worthy poem's honor in place. Agape, Moses

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/23/2011 5:57:00 PM

Definitely one of the best entries I've seen, dear LNC. Congratulations on your win in Constance's contest! Love, Carolyn

Carrie Richards

Date: 4/23/2011 5:48:00 PM

You have picked one of my favorite trees!! My daughter has one in her yard that is in full blossom right now....(I am trying hard not to be jealous....but I am!!!) It is gorgeous!! So is your poem!! :)

Zzzzz Zzzzz

Date: 4/21/2011 10:42:00 AM

Lyrical and poetic. A good write.

Jack Horne

Date: 4/21/2011 10:10:00 AM

What beautiful imagery - and lovely memories of your mother too. A definite winner : ) I've always been fascinated with the Vikings

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/21/2011 9:41:00 AM

I love the way you begin by bidding spring to enter your forests, dear LNC. Dogwoods were my Mom's favorites, but they didn't fare well in the NJ soil. Here they grow wild, but only white ones. Love in image of the velvety, pale pink blooms reaching out to God. Magnificent description of this splendid display! Sending winning wishes to you, Barbara. Love from your fellow LNC

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/21/2011 5:57:00 AM

Reads like winning material good luck..The four red drops are the head, arms, and feet nailed together onto the cross..The red berries in the center represent the crown of thorns...It is a lovely beauty...Enjoyed reading this morn..Sara