Tuesday 5 November 2013

Remember, remember, the 5th of November - !!!NEW!!!


It’s that time of year again. 
Today’s the day we celebrate the discovery and foiling of one the most infamous plots against the crown and parliament. 

Most people are familiar with the old rhyme that goes:  

Remember, remember the fifth of November 
Gunpowder, treason and plot
I know of no reason why gunpowder treason 
Should ever be forgot 

Terry Deary – author of the Horrible Histories series – came up with this version: 

Remember, remember the fifth of November 
Gunpowder, treason and plot 
Was Guy Fawkes a devil, the Stuarts all saints?
Are we glad that we stopped him…or not? 

So I thought I’d join in with my own verse of what Guy Fawkes night has come to mean: 

Remember, remember the fifth of November 
Gunpowder, treason and plot 
Beware of the fireworks, they’re pretty but deadly 
And don’t touch the fire – it’s hot!

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