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Legend of the Dogwood In Haiku

dogwood blooms open revealing the cross Christ bore center crown of thorns nail dents on petals edge of petals is blood-stained glorious Easter March 28, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/31/2021 7:52:00 PM

Perfect Easter Poem my friend. Well penned.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/31/2021 7:54:00 PM

Thanks, Caren. I not very much into Easter these days, but I felt like I should do something! It's timely, anyway.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/28/2021 10:22:00 PM

A timely piece. Blessings to you and your family this upcoming Easter.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/29/2021 8:07:00 AM

Thanks so much, Richard. Same to you at this very special time of the year!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/28/2021 2:58:00 PM

I didn't know about this symbolism, Milton. There were many wild dogwoods on my property in Tallahassee. The next time I see one, I will recall your poem! Best wishes, Carolyn

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/28/2021 4:55:00 PM

Carolyn, I had heard this for years. See my comments below to Andrea. Thanks for the read, and I am happy if the symbolism was meaningful for you. My brother was pastor of a church in Tallahassee probably twenty years ago. He's in Panama City now.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/28/2021 1:24:00 PM

So interesting to learn this symbolism about this flower. I went to see one on Google! Should have done that for Goldilocks zone. haha. Too bad, that one stays how it is.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/28/2021 4:54:00 PM

You're all right, Andrea. Thanks for reading this little piece on the dogwood. I've heard that tale for years, but I don't think it is factual. It is also said that the cross Jesus bore was made out of dogwood, which is why it is cursed to being a twisted tree unfit for lumber.

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 3/28/2021 2:59:00 PM

Maybe the contest sponsor will like your creative take on the "Goldilocks Zone," Andrea!

Judy Ball

Date: 3/28/2021 1:22:00 PM

Beautiful Milton. Makes one feel sort of awe stricken to think on these things doesn't it. God Bless, JB

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/28/2021 4:52:00 PM

Yeah, it does, Judy. I don't think the legend is born out of any facts that I am aware of.