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...
Oh yeah...that's a good one :)
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ReplyDeleteLove the Moon picture...in your profile.
Lone Chatelaine - I knew you'd love it!
ReplyDeleteIt is a perfect song in construction, message and delivery.
Chrome 3d - You are so very right!
Tom - I am delighted to turn someone onto Nina Simone. Apparently she was a very interesting lady...in many ways!!
Tom, I meant to say thank you too! I took the moon picture the other night and played with it a bit.
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