I ha wandered by the burn,And I ha wandered by the glen ; 55 ONCE UPON A TIME A little leddy all in green, He said, has led me home again. Macleod close furled the fairy flag : Yeve served me once in blessed stead, But sorely Ill be pressed again Ere I will wave ye twice ! he said. All day the… … THE FAIRY FLAG Ill wave again the fairy flag — But will it bring me succor here? Macleod waved high the fairy flag ; His foemen reeled back at the sight;For in their cruel eyes there danced Great spots and bars of golden light. There came a twang o pearly harp,There came a lilting loud and sweet;…
Children's poetry · Children's poetry -- 1897
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