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...
Dancin' fool you must have bough out the nursery so many colourful plants and they make lovely viewing. Well done
ReplyDeleteThank you! We bought 3 lupins last year and the slugs massacred them however this one endured. I planted the Irish Bells next to it and I think the additional shelter and support helped.
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