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Peonies were originally called “sho yu” in China, meaning “most beautiful”. They also carry symbolic meaning of good fortune and a happy marriage, making them an ideal wedding flower. . . (from Interflora) “Sho yu (Chinese for ‘most beautiful’),” he said, “like peonies in this garden bed are you to me!” On one knee he said, “Marry me.” So in June we wed. Good luck strewn were blooms of “sho yu.” That day we would never rue. Magical moments never are gone. Like bright peonies, our wedded bliss goes on. July 2, 2019

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Date: 1/20/2020 11:34:00 PM
Andrea, Congratulations! This is really a wonderful expression of new and maturing love. I used this form for "Aganpanthus" and it is much more difficult to write than it looks.
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Date: 7/11/2019 8:43:00 PM
Andrea congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this wonderful write and I love the image too!
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Date: 7/8/2019 3:04:00 PM
This is such a sweet little poem, Andrea. Just love it and the story. Congrats!
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Date: 7/8/2019 12:54:00 PM
Form! Content! Rhymes! I have no idea how you managed to make it rhyme. It's devilishly hard :0 My best congrats, Andrea.
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Date: 7/6/2019 7:01:00 AM
A poem as beautiful as your peonies, Andrea. May many more years of wedded bliss come your way. ~ Warm regards // paul
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Date: 7/4/2019 11:08:00 AM
I think you have made this look much easier than it was; good luck in Constance's contest.
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Date: 7/4/2019 7:30:00 AM
Beautifully written, Andrea, you made Constance’s challenge look quite easy. This looks like a winner to me. John
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Date: 7/2/2019 8:24:00 PM
Hello Andrea … nicely set out with a heart warming tale - thank you Andrea - Lindsay
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Date: 7/2/2019 4:42:00 PM
I love how you take a challenge and mold with your use of words, a beautiful work of art.
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Date: 7/2/2019 3:29:00 PM
One of my wife's favorite flower' Now I know its true significance Beautifully done!
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Date: 7/2/2019 12:11:00 PM
I love the use of language. The art of the "word" is easily seen. Excellent. Ann
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