The Legend of the Sand Dollar

There's a pretty little legend
That I would like to tell

Of the birth and death of Jesus
Found in this lowly shell

If you examine closely,
You'll see that you find here

Four nail holes and 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
And 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
And here you will release

The five white doves awaiting
To spread Good Will and Peace.

This simple little symbol,
Christ left for you and me

To help us spread His Gospel
Through all eternity.

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