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...
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Thank you.
Thank you! I got 12 all together, aren't I spoiled!
ReplyDeleteHey, Dancin'! Awesome beautiful red rose!!! I also got a dozen pale ivory with yellow centers roses for Valentine's ... and I was sick at the time and they are STILL (8 of 'em, anyway) more beautiful than ever! Isn't it fun to be spoiled and loved? ;oD
ReplyDeleteI'm coaxing him into taking me to see the movie Valentine's Day today also, for the cheapie matinee. Have a great week, Rosebud!
SisSTAR xo