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...
Hi dancin' fool is this a picture of companula? The colour is so wonderful it cheers you up.
ReplyDeleteHello Bowledover! I am not sure, I will have to check in our shrub book. It is growing in our garden.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful picture.
ReplyDeleteThank you Nymeth!
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