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...
Ahhh, very true! I wish it would rain here.
ReplyDeleteVery nice it was too. It managed to soak in well and every thing is responding.
ReplyDeletehello, do you have a photo of a tree with contrast for me to make a tutorial ?
ReplyDeleteHello Chaps! Sorry for the delay but I have been off travelling to the Moors.
ReplyDeleteLiterary Feline I wish you rain!
Bowledover, I am glad you enjoyed it, plants adapt so rapidly.
Alexandre, I think I have a picture that fits the bill, I will send you the link for it.