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...
Amazing pics - almost looks like the foam left by waves on a beach, with the blue sky reflected on the wet sand!
ReplyDeleteHey Scotty, thanks. We have had some strong winds about the past few days and they always make for interesting skies!
ReplyDeleteI heard a comment about sand ripples the other day. Seems the cloud ripples are caused by the same wind disturbance.
ReplyDeleteI had not thought of that.
So what causes the wonderful pictures we see so often?
Interesting.
Beautiful skies indeed .... I do love your photos x
ReplyDeleteHey Bowledover! I love watching the wind whip across the sands and these clouds looked to be doing the same thing. Here's to the wind, what an amazing force. I can understand primative people worshiping the elements.
ReplyDeleteThank you Claire! I have learnt to look up a lot, there is always something going on!
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