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...
Hello! Are you taking a break from blogging?
ReplyDeleteThanks for looking after the little chap at the weekend. He had a great time with you both. Hope you have recovered from football injuries!
The gingerbread man got a test run tonight - will let you know the outcome!!!
Hello! No thanks needed for the weekend, it was awesome, although enough respect to you, also exhausting! But a laugh a minute.
ReplyDeleteNo break from blogging. I have been short on time for writing and the photos I have taken came out poorly but believe me it pains me that it is the 6th of Feb and not a mutter from Dancin' Fool!
I am expecting inspiration from my new blogging book so stay tuned! xxx