I found the opening lines to Trimdon Grange Explosion rattling in my head this morning. Maybe it’s the time of year, maybe it’s a feeling of doom and gloom, but can there be any more gloomy opening lines than these?
O let’s not think about tomorrow Lest we disappointed be For all our joys they may quickly turn to sorrow As we all may daily see. Today we’re strong and healthy Tomorrow there comes the change As we may see from the explosion That has been at Trimdon Grange.
Sorry to sound less cheery but November brings this feeling.
Anyone have any more examples?