Beautiful Scars Poet Sonnet

Laura Contest

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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Susan Gentry November 20, 2015 at 11:28 PM Great sonnet, interesting! Good luck! Beautiful Scars November 21, 2015 at 10:05 AM Thank you Susan :)

Paul Callus November 20, 2015 at 4:40 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 Paul Callus November 21, 2015 at 3:07 AM ...yes, but not the wild laurel...that can be poisonous! Beautiful Scars November 20, 2015 at 6:04 PM Really ? I didn't know you could cook with them! See I learned something new today :)

Frederic Parker November 20, 2015 at 2:12 PM a beautiful name, a beautiful poem, you should do well..good luck in the contest Beautiful Scars November 20, 2015 at 2:14 PM Thank you Frederic for your kind words! :) -lu xx *smiles*

Jan Allison November 20, 2015 at 1:42 PM Lovely descriptive write of your name Laura - good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx Beautiful Scars November 20, 2015 at 2:14 PM Thank you Jan :) *smiles*