Remember, Remember
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...
Was that one of yours from the weekend?
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Thank you! Yes it was. I seem to prefer them all in sepia, it suits I think.
ReplyDeleteI just knew those wheels would look good, mind the photographer did a very good job of composition too.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bowledover!
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