Here is a Day for Revelry

Here is a day for revelry
© 2009 Joe and Rebecca Duval

…presented by Cliar Cu Buidhe, on the occasion of
the Barony of Lyondemere’s Anniversary, A.S. XLIV,
for the Investiture of Their Excellencies Jon Thomme and Eva,
dedicated to the honor of TRMs Edward and Mora,
and to the glory of all Caid.

Here is the day when sun is warm and memories fade of passing storm
To winter’s chill we bid farewell here in this place we love so well
Laugh, smile that all may see so great and hearty folk are we
Sing, dance, come follow me for here is a day for revelry.

Here in this place we love so well husbandmen till both hill and dell
Carts laden high with baskets tall plenty to fill both home and hall
Laugh, smile that all may see so great and hearty folk are we
Sing, dance, come follow me for here is a day for revelry.

Here under skies where children play shepherds tend flocks both night and day
Wives spin the threads to sturdy twine and fit their garments smart and fine
Laugh, smile that all may see so great and hearty folk are we
Sing, dance, come follow me for here is a day for revelry.

Here come by horse or come by foot over the mountain through the wood
Come by the sea with winded sail soaring along both gull and whale
Laugh, smile that all may see so great and hearty folk are we
Sing, dance, come follow me for here is a day for revelry.

Now onto halls with banners high under the light of sun kissed sky
Fill up the night with dance and song and usher the night into the dawn
Laugh, smile that all may see so great and hearty folk are we
Sing, dance, come follow me for here is a day for revelry.