~stained petals~

The Legend of the Dogwood

In Jesus time, the dogwood grew

To a stately size and a lovely hue.

'Twas strong and firm it's branches interwoven

For the cross of Christ its timbers were chosen.

Seeing the distress at this use of their wood

Christ made a promise which still holds good:

Never again shall the dogwood grow

large enough to be used so

slender and twisted, it shall be

with blossoms like the cross for all to see.

please look closely (click to enlarge) at this picture - no editing was done on any of the shots

I was in awe of this picture when I looked at it for the first time on the computer.

~Notice the color of the petals underneath~

As blood stains the petals marked in brown

the blossom's center wears a throny crown.

All who see it will remember me

crucified on a cross from the dogwood tree.

Cherished and protected this tree shall be

A reminder to all of my agony.   ~Unknown

But He was wounded for our transgressions,

He was bruised for our iniquities;

the chastisement of our peace was upon Him,

and with His stripes we are healed.  Isaiah 53:5

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I am excited to be posting again and

 have enjoyed the break and visiting with family in Louisiana.

My computer was repaired after the lightning strike and none of my pictures were lost.  For the ones who have

left comments & e-mails thank you.  I treasure

friendships that have been made through Places of my Heart.