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...
Ah Dancin' - it makes me want to rush home, make the fire, put the mulled wine on and throw holly and mistletoe all around the living room!!! very festive! nice one!
ReplyDeleteI know he is so fabulously pagan isn't he! And the song just wraps up the spirit of the season!
ReplyDeleteit most certainly does! fire is now made.........well, one out of 3 isn't bad!
ReplyDeleteHey a fire is the most important I think, we are thinking about bringing the Chimnea into the kitchen!!
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