Remember, Remember
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...
Hello,
ReplyDeleteDidn't know you were a Smiths fan,
good for you...best band to come out of the 80's by miles is my opinion!
Saw them play in Gloucester many moons a go....brilliant!
Hope you are both happy and well.
Merv
Hey T-Bone! I am and have been inspired to dig out my cd's after hearing Morrisseys new single which I really like.
ReplyDeleteI would have loved to have seen them but missed the boat there.
We are both good. Hope we can catch up properly soon.