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Laura Contest Latin for “Laurel” was a tall, strong tree, Queens crowned with such honor and victory, Poet Petrarch in love with the beauty, Beloved Laura, fourteenth century. So many years, nothing but love for her, Laura was his soulmate, truth to be heard, For he wrote her sonnets on notepaper, Longing to prove he was her heart keeper. When someone asks what Laura really means, Strong roots supporting my great Laurel tree, Blossoming, blooming all colors of green, Swaying in the breeze so sturdy and free. Even though my middle name is Marie, Queens crowned with my branches in victory. Written By: Laura Urbaniak Date: November 20, 2015

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Date: 11/20/2015 11:28:00 PM
Great sonnet, interesting! Good luck!
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Lu Loo
Date: 11/21/2015 10:05:00 AM
Thank you Susan :)
Date: 11/20/2015 4:40:00 PM
A delightful and sweet sonnet, Laura! Laurels were also used to adorn the heads of winning Greek athletes in ancient times. Bay laurel leaves are good for cooking stews. ~ Regards // paul
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Paul Callus
Date: 11/21/2015 3:07:00 AM
...yes, but not the wild laurel...that can be poisonous!
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Lu Loo
Date: 11/20/2015 6:04:00 PM
Really ? I didn't know you could cook with them! See I learned something new today :)
Date: 11/20/2015 2:12:00 PM
a beautiful name, a beautiful poem, you should do well..good luck in the contest
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Lu Loo
Date: 11/20/2015 2:14:00 PM
Thank you Frederic for your kind words! :) -lu xx *smiles*
Date: 11/20/2015 1:42:00 PM
Lovely descriptive write of your name Laura - good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
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Lu Loo
Date: 11/20/2015 2:14:00 PM
Thank you Jan :) *smiles*

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