Remember November

Remember, remember, the month of November,
Armistice, fire and plot.
I see no reason why the month of November
Should ever be forgot.

'Twas the month of November
That the Crystal Palace burnt down,
And 'twas also during this month
That Henry the Sixth took the crown.

During the eleventh month of the year
The Winter Palace was stormed,
Also, let's not forget
Edmond Halley was born.

The tenth of November, 1871,
David Livingstone was found,
But before that, Lord Nelson's statue
Was put on a column high above ground.

Remember, remember, the month of November,
Armistice, fire and plot.
I see no reason why the month of November Should ever be forgot.

A poem to remind us that there's more to November than Bonfire Night and Remembrance Day - hope you enjoyed it.

a reply to: Moonstar7

Ah, the two interlopers.

Remember when November was the ninth month of the year?

Cheers

a reply to: F2d5thCavv2
Ah, yes, during the Roman age... which is how it got its name. "Novem" means nine or ninth.

By the way, there's a bit of controversy on when Henry VI actually became king, but he's the king who went mad, resulting in the Wars of the Roses.

a reply to: Moonstar7

I'm just ready for tomorrow. I've been seeing 11:11 and 12:34 like crazy on my clocks, for years actually.

originally posted by: EdisonintheFM
a reply to: Moonstar7

I'm just ready for tomorrow. I've been seeing 11:11 and 12:34 like crazy on my clocks, for years actually.

I’ve been seeing 6:16 for years also.