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...
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ReplyDeleteHello! This is a picture I drew many, many years ago as part of my attempt at cubism.....yes I know it doesn't look very cubist!
ReplyDeleteI asked my friend to hold a ruler while I drew his hands and then attempted to segment the hands to achieve a cubist effect of a warrior holding aloft his sword.
The picture is actually in colour however I preferred it in black and white when scanned.