Dogwood

Suggestions for a complementary quote, a word that these mandala images evoke, or some history or other information about the flower itself are most welcome, as are corrections to my flower identification if I've got it wrong and any other comments you'd care to make.

I'd also appreciate identification of the specific cultivar, if applicable.

Thanks,
- David
© 2005, David J. Bookbinder

 

Another lovely image. This one looks most unreal, plastic, artificial to me. You really have to open the image to the larger size to reveal the detail on this one. Then you see the six little images of Kenny wearing a pink hooded parka.

 

Kudos to Eric for the first South Park reference on the site.

 

Yes, it's always nice to encounter other South Park fans. Though I don't think I would ever have come up with that association myself!

- David

 

dbookbinder:

Not sure if this is what you are looking for, but there's the Legend of the Dogwood:

In Jesus' time, the dogwood grew
To a stately size and a lovely hue.
'Twas strong & 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 & 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."​

Regards,
Trevor

 

do you know who wrote that? it is beautiful.

 

No idea who wrote it. Sorry. Probably that famous author, poet, and philosopher that wrote so many things: A. Nonymous.