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...
This reminds me of a story about having a glimps of heaven, you see enough to make you want to see more. The maker however only lets you see enough, to let you know that there is something bigger and better waiting.Bowledover.
ReplyDeleteHello! What a beautiful thought. This was definitely a sunset to be recorded. I have just been out for an early walk and beautiful as it was it did not compare to this.
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