Thanks Helen, One of my favourite sonnets as well (Perfick!!)
Pop Larkin whoops sorry Nick Dow

By the way it's the origin of the song I was interested in not any political agenda, so thanks for your comments. I am having a hell of a time trying to remember the tune. I can sing it several times, have a brew, and the flaming thing has vanished from my ageing head. Makes me more determined to learn it though.