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...
Beautiful! You are such a good photographer - I love seeing your pictures.
ReplyDeleteHello Joni! I was thinking the very same thing about your wonderful photos yesterday when I visited your blog.
ReplyDeleteYour have some beautiful wildlife where you live. I hope you are very well on this fine day.
Wow! Beautiful picture! I would love to take photos like that.
ReplyDeleteThank you both for your lovely compliments. I don't feel I can take much credit as the flowers really steel the show on their own but it is lovely that the pictures I take are enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteYou deserve all the praise that you have received here... your pictures are lovely. Have you considered entering some competitions? I am serious, I think you would do very well.
ReplyDeleteHello Mac's Niece! (It's like CB radio talk isn't it!) Thank you very much. I had not considered photographic competitions but maybe I should.
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