Border Ballad

by Walter Scott — a poem card from Justes Mots

A spirited Scottish military ballad that summons the Border clans—Ettrick, Teviotdale, Eskdale, and Liddesdale—to march for the Queen and Scottish glory. Scott's rousing verses invoke historical pride and martial valor with vivid imagery of armor and battle-readiness. It resonates with those seeking patriotic, stirring content celebrating national identity and collective courage.

March, march, Ettrick and Teviotdale,
Why the deil dinna ye march forward in order!
March, march, Eskdale and Liddesdale,
All the Blue Bonnets are bound for the Border.
Many a banner spread,
Flutters above your head,
Many a crest that is famous in story.
Mount and make ready then,…

Themes: encouragement · graduation · new-chapter · recovery