The Legend of the Sanddollar

There’s a lovely little legend that I would like to tell,

Of the birth & death of Jesus found in this lowly shell.

If you examine closely you’ll see that you find here,

Four nail holes & a fifth one made by a Roman’s spear.

On one side the Easter Lily, its center is the star,

That appeared unto the shepherds & led them from afar.

The Christmas Poinsettia etched on the other side,

Reminds us of His birthday, our happy Christmastide.

Now break the center open & here you will release,

The five white doves waiting to spread goodwill & peace.

This simple little symbol Christ left for you & me,