SWORD SONG
Beyond the thickets of the trees,
Where roses twine their luxuries,
Oh, there’s a destiny for me-
And all because of a spindle!
Hack and slash the briars down-
Tread them in the mire.
I was just a servant boy, but I shall be a squire.
Beyond the tangled roses lies,
A castle hid from mortal eyes,
A wall of blood that cloaks a prize-
And all because of a spindle!
Hack and slash the briars down-
Put the thorns to flight.
I was just a servant boy, but I shall be a knight.
Beyond the shadows of the thorn,
Awaits a maid to be reborn,
Of breath and roses was she shorn-
And all because of a spindle!
Hack and slash the briars down-
Put the thorns to sword,
I was just a servant boy, but I shall be a lord.
Beyond the aching of my back,
The cruel barbs and their attack,
Lies the love they say I lack-
And all because of a spindle!
Hack and slash the briars down,
Set the thorns to swing.
I was just a servant boy, but I shall be a king.
Beyond the mangled wall so vast,
By my blunted sword I pass,
And find my heart is lost at last-
And all because of a spindle!
All my pride is fallen down,
I see her face and understand-
I was just a servant boy, but now I am a man…
The
Clansman's Words to his Love
The
Courtship of Kate and Will.
The
Knight's Lady Weeps For Shame
The
Seaman's Lady at her Prayers
Sword
Song
