It's In the Woods

The ancient wood is this way Look there is a sign This old house and it's grounds are open to the public Most of the time What's made us shut the gates What's made us keep the public away It's present in the dark wood That's all I have to say The old gates have rusted iron Yet, they do not squeak The track into the wood is eerie But we'll go and take a peek Stop, look there in the dell There, sat on the stump A man sat in battle dress From centuries ago He's eating some food Let's go have a word Excuse me sir I didn't know That a battle day it is He looks at us confused and low Yes, battles what it is Please sir, do tell who your commanding officer is and where he can be found He's way over on the other field, just off the battle ground Did your enemy come to his knees in the battle fought? Enemy was our countrymen who disobeyed the law One more question sir before you go back on the battlefield What year is this and who is your King or Queen? You fool, you see the boots I wear, the sword of steel I carry The year is 1644, Charles is my King, I'm needed at the front You say that you've killed your countrymen, is that where you now go? He turns and stands and looks at us, then starts to walk back. He stops and stares and then with a smile He confirms his role in death Then turns and walks into the wood Disappearing without a trace.