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...
The wonderful Nick Harper! Thank you so much for coming down to see him with us, it was great to see you both! Nick was amazing wasn't he? Very entertaining - and funny to see him end his second set standing on our table. Thank goodness he didn't fall off! xxxx
ReplyDeleteHey You!!! Well thank you for the tickets! I thought he was really on form. Mr Dancin was holding the bottom of our table while he was up there! Happy weekend bud! xxx
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