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Sequence-Isabelle

Clothes became yellow-grey- unchanged many a day until- battle done Phillip's siege was won Legend that Calico yellow-isabelle was named after Phillip II 's daughter vow that she would not change her linen until Ostend fell,the siege lasted three years ! (1601-04)

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Sharon Winter

Date: 11/2/2008 6:28:00 AM

Strong willed lady, but couldn't she just have given up chocolate? No, actually she was brilliant - who wants to do laundry anyway? ~lol~ Excellent write Brian, and and once again an interesting bit of history learned. Love, Shar

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 11/2/2008 5:01:00 AM

Wow, that must have been one stinky lady! lol But, all for a worthy cause, I imagine. Excellent lanterne, Brian. They are difficult to write, but you make it seem effortless. love Kristin

John Heck

Date: 11/2/2008 1:20:00 AM

Beautiful, Brian...I had to comment on this piece - for I find Lanterne's so difficult to write. After reading your footnote, and then, reading the poem again - this is truly a phenomenal write...going into MY favorites. Peace always, John