sand dollars!

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.