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...
I'd forgotten that the eighties was the decade of Christmas jumpers!! and bad one's at that!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to start the day listening to old shaky.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you all, a little early, but why not.
Haha!! arrrrrggghhh not Shaky!!!!
ReplyDeleteYes nearly Christmas! Not long now!!!! I've done bugger all, but I have a good excuse!! Have a lovely time, eat, drink and be merry!! xx
Hey SD! I know it is particularly awful! Still can't sit still to this song though!
ReplyDeleteHey Bowledover, glad you enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteHey Claire! You have a great time too! You do have a good excuse so feet up and relax, what does not get done does not get done!
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