English Folk Verse (c.1870) - The Fifth of November Remember, remember! The fifth of November, The Gunpowder treason and plot; I know of no reason Why the Gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot! That's the only portion of this poem I have known up until now, however this year I came across the rest which I have to say I am not in complete agreeance with. Guy Fawkes and his companions Did the scheme contrive, To blow the King and Parliament All up alive. Threescore barrels, laid below, To prove old England's overthrow. But, by God's providence, him they catch, With a dark lantern, lighting a match! A stick and a stake...
That is a fantastic tree. What was it before lightning/fundamental rot set in?
ReplyDeleteYou have a great photographic eye.
More verse please!
Glad you have word verification on... your word this time was pivmsuo - a bit Finnish I thought!
20 hits! hey!!! well done!!!
ReplyDeleteKiitos! (Thank you in Finnish.)
ReplyDeleteIt was an oak tree, fallen prey to the ravishings of the plough and the cow! With a helping hand from Captain Ganoderma! (Fungus)
It's common for oaks in agricultural settings to decline and die the same way due to the damage done to their roots by annual ploughing, and grazing and compaction by livestock...I could go on all night!!
So when is your next installment? I am seeking inspiration for my next piece but stay tuned. x