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The Napoleonic Sonnet MAG

July 28, 2021
By AmazingSpiderCam SILVER, Port Washington, New York
AmazingSpiderCam SILVER, Port Washington, New York
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At school I study reign of Bonaparte
With a whiff of cannonball and grapeshot
The Frenchmen in the crowd got blown apart
Napoleon, a friend? I doth think not.

When France sneezed, Europe got a load of snot
To be or not to be free was question
A strong leader whose heart was full of rot
In history, he always earns mention

He dominated Europe’s way of life
Europe’s first common enemy was he
He set the course for century of strife
He never knew when to just let it be

History bears this man’s mark to this day
His vision defines the world, come what may.


The author's comments:

I love to study history, and I am often saddened when people don't enjoy my niche history puns.  I hope this Napoleon Sonnet makes you laugh, especially if you are a fellow history nerd!


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ElaM ELITE said...
on Jul. 21 2022 at 8:44 pm
ElaM ELITE, Surrey, Columbia
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Favorite Quote:
“I was ashamed of myself when I realized life was a costume party; and I attended with my real face.” ~Franz Kafka

This is the most funniest sonnet I’ve ever read! People are really silly if they don’t like this poetry. Hope to see more from you ☺️