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...
The sky is ablaze! Lovely photo!
ReplyDeleteI was late to work in order to get this photo but it was worth it. Unfortunately no matter how early you get up here at the moment the sun is always rising when you should be the other side of the busy spot on the roads , i.e at your desk!
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