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The Bruce, I Will Stand

I will stand in the heather, I will stand in the glen, I'll defend my Bannockburn, With horse, pike and men. As Bruce I command, As Robert I will die, But not on this day, For English souls rise to the sky. Remove them I will, Send them o'er the hill, Past Stirling and Falkirk, Back to England yet still. As Scots' we are strong, Edward be damned wrong, Tae' think he will be victor, Today he is gone. Seton gave me the clue, Schiltron's stood fast and true, Horsemen and Bowmen, Fought as they knew, That Scotland could prove, It would rule through and through, Without English invaders, Marching on my moor. Many lie dead, Both English and Brave Scots', But Edward is gone, His army bloodied and lost. Back to their home, And leave mine tae' me, At Bannockburn we stood, And held Victory. Graham Alexander Devenish

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Date: 8/29/2022 8:45:00 PM
Love your account of the Bruce and the Scottish fight for independence. Wave that cross of St. Andrew high! ~ John
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Date: 8/19/2022 7:50:00 AM
Graham, wonderful poem and congratulations on having it selected as a Featured Poem on the Home Page this week ~
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Graham Devenish
Date: 8/19/2022 8:38:00 AM
Thank you for taking the time to comment. Very much appreciated. Graham
Date: 2/15/2021 11:05:00 AM
A pleasure to find your charming poem published in the 2020 PS Anthology, Graham~
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Date: 8/29/2018 1:35:00 PM
WOW! This is an awesome write about an intriguing time in Scotland's history and the great Robert the Bruce! I am captivated by this wonderfully written poem! Best regards. Pandita
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