McGowan/McGowan ©1998
| The sword of William Wallace is displayed in a glass case at the Wallace Monument in Stirling. At almost five feet long, it is the weapon of a giant, suited only to a man who was larger than life. With this sword, the Guardian of Scotland defended the freedom of his people with a fierce passion that has never been matched in human history. He was the warrior of his people. He is a hero in our hearts. |
Crossing
the field at Sterling Bridge
the
river runs red with memory
where
once the crystal highland air
smelled
strong of blood and victory
The
presence of courageous men
stands
taller than the ancient trees
one
whispered name above them all
is
carried on the Celtic breeze
What
kind of magic does it take
to
make a hero of a man
how
pure the courage must one have
to
carry out so great a plan
And
if he hears my mortal question
let
him answer from the sky
was
it love that drove you on
or
was it love that let you die
Do
I know what my answer would be
if
fate should ask the same of me
