A Blessed Easter to You

When Christ was on earth, the dogwood grew
To a towering size with a lovely hue.

Its branches were strong and interwoven
For the cross of Christ its timbers were chosen.



Being distressed at the use of this wood
Christ made a promise which still holds good:

"Never again shall the dogwood grow
Large enough to be used so

Slender & twisted, it shall be
With blossoms like the cross for all to see.



As blood stains the petals marked in brown
The blossom's center wears a thorny 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."

The Dogwood Tree
by James E. Huggins

The Dogwoods are blooming at the Garland Scout Ranch,
With lovely white blossoms covering each sculptured branch,
And I'm most richly blessed once more to see,
The miracle of rebirth - on display there for me.

It happens each year about this time,
When birds sing freely about life's rhyme,
And about how promising rebirth can be,
When experienced along side - a Dogwood Tree.

Yes, the Dogwoods are blooming and all is good.
New life springs up as He said it would.
Each blossom a symbol for all to see.
A rebirth reminder - from the Dogwood Tree.