Blooms of the Dogwood Tree

 

joyful tidings greet the rising sun

the song bird song in glory sung

sweet be the delicate white blooms of the dogwood tree

life in pulsing splendor this day gifted onto me

grass touched by the morning dew glistens in the light

the scamper of squirrels, 'tis Spring's delight

the NOW in PRESENCE divine

this breath of life, 'tis yours, 'tis mine

and what may our destiny in God's light be

the giving, the receiving, the bloom, the living alchemy.

Rose Marie Raccioppi

Poet Laureate

Orangetown, New York

Blooms of the Dogwood Tree, Photo: CAR, Collectible Clicks, 

©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2022.

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In response to this offering a dear friend, 

Ilene Cestaro Langley, 

sent onto to me 

her most favored legend.

Enjoy

https://bowerandbranch.com/blogs/trees/the-legend-of-the-dogwood?

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