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...
Wonderful scean and good that you had time without rain.
ReplyDeleteHello! This was taken at about 6.45am on Sunday morning. I had the whole beach to myself!
ReplyDeleteIts not often that this happens having the beach to one's self.
ReplyDeleteI recall reading a review of a famous photographer who used to be out and about in the small hours and capture wonderful photos. Falling Stones is one, another was of dry grasses with a hore frost on them which looked like ballet dancers.The pictures remain with me to this day.
I understand that painters make good photographers as they know about getting the perspective right.