Napoleon Admires Wife*s Garden
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Comment from tempeste
Ciao poet, you now have three votes.
I love History and Napoleone was one of my many crushes as a teen.
I was also very intrigued about his private life and I did read about his first wife's passion for flowers.
For many years she filled the Malmaison with flora from many parts of the world and botanists followed Napoleon during his campaigns and collected specimens for her. She designs the gardens in the English style.
I enjoyed the topic, something different from the usual.
PS. Apparenly, Napoleone didn't share her taste and preferred his private gardens at the Malmaison. (wink)
Her gardens homed also strange animals from around the world like black swans, emus, and kangaroos.
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2025
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Ciao poet, you now have three votes.
I love History and Napoleone was one of my many crushes as a teen.
I was also very intrigued about his private life and I did read about his first wife's passion for flowers.
For many years she filled the Malmaison with flora from many parts of the world and botanists followed Napoleon during his campaigns and collected specimens for her. She designs the gardens in the English style.
I enjoyed the topic, something different from the usual.
PS. Apparenly, Napoleone didn't share her taste and preferred his private gardens at the Malmaison. (wink)
Her gardens homed also strange animals from around the world like black swans, emus, and kangaroos.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 10-Jan-2025
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I wanted to wait till the contest was over to thank you personally, tempeste, for your continuous support and for the vote in this contest. I also appreciate your telling me more about Josephine ad Napoleon. Rod
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I'm glad you appreciated my review.
Congratulations on your yellow ribbon win! (biggrin)
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
This is a good entry for the contest and it is colorfully presented. I enjoy history so, thank you for the informative author note. Best wishes to you, Alex
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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This is a good entry for the contest and it is colorfully presented. I enjoy history so, thank you for the informative author note. Best wishes to you, Alex
Comment Written 08-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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I am pleased you enjoyed the historical aspect of my poem, Alex. Many thanks for sharing.
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Yes I did. You're welcome.
Comment from Michael Ludwinder
This put a grin on my face. Napoleon - the war guy - giving feedback on the garden! I guess even a conqueror can be awestruck by beauty. It's an interesting moment that you caught here so well. Great job.
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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This put a grin on my face. Napoleon - the war guy - giving feedback on the garden! I guess even a conqueror can be awestruck by beauty. It's an interesting moment that you caught here so well. Great job.
Comment Written 08-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2025
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Michael, your review is most welcome. You have gleaned the meaning I hoped to share convey. Yes, we often forget that Napoleon was a man and not just a warrior. He loved Josephine and he likely applauded her efforts in the garden and loved beauty himself.
