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...
Great shot! I have some snowdrops on my blog and my Flickr, too. You should open a Flickr page and post all your photos!! All you need to do is open a Yahoo account - it's free and you'll have great fun with it!
ReplyDeleteWolf - Thank you, I have a webshots account which allows me to upload photos. I have tried to curb my registration with associated clubs as when I started blogging I joined everything and it got a bit out of hand but I will definitely visit your flickr page.
ReplyDeleteLady Banana - Thank you. I expect we have had similar weather these past few days and hasn't it been fabulous. The sun is so warm and although it's a little frosty here today I was out in just a t-shirt and jeans yesterday!