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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...
Yew is the tree identified with the name Yvonne. While it is normally found in grave yards it is a lovely tree especally when in fruit.
ReplyDeleteYew is an amazing tree with a detailed history. Right, that's an item for the weekly six. I will reveal all amazing yew facts soon! xx
ReplyDeleteGreat photo! We have a yew tree nearby our house, too! I'll try and get a photo of it and post it on my blog! The entire plant is poisonous, but birds can eat the fruits and it doesn't do them any harm. Our tree is under invasion every time it has fruits on its branches - the birds love the red berries!
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