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...
Northan lights in your neck of the woods. What a lovelt sight
ReplyDeleteJust as spectacular as a subtropical sunset! I've done it again, too - tagged you for another meme!
ReplyDeleteAlways delighted to see you visit Bowledover. Glad you liked it, it's not the northern lights but the sun through the cloud with a little colour enhancement from Picasa. I will post an unedited version soon. xxx
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ReplyDeleteHey Coversgirl. I would love to see a picture of a sunset where you live. Your challenge if you choose to except. (Mission impossible music commences!) Thanks for the meme; some very wise blogging tips so far.....thought is required!
ReplyDeleteThis one is a beauty!
ReplyDeleteHey Joni! Thank you. I am having a phase of photographing cloud, it's amazing what goes on up there!
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