Long Live Lyondemere
© 2006 Joe and Rebecca Duval
…presented by THL Beathog nic Dhonnchaidh,
Lyon Bard to Their Excellencies Thomas and Angelina,
and her household performing troupe, Cliar Cu Buidhe,
on the occasion of the Barony of Lyondemere’s Anniversary, A.S. XLIII.
Here in this barony by the sea
I met the finest in all Caid
Where on the tourney field fighters stand and bring glory to the Crown
For their skill with rapier, sword and shield
Bring our kingdom glory on the field
For against our foe they refuse to yield
In my heart, I hear the cheer,
Long Live Lyondemere.
Here in this barony by the sea
I met the finest in all Caid
Where on the range the best archers shoot, bringing glory to the Crown
They defend our kingdom in time of war
And their skills are known both near and far
For those they face will fight no more
In my heart, I hear the cheer,
Long Live Lyondemere.
Here in this barony by the sea
I met the finest in all Caid
Where in their rooms busy clothiers work to bring glory to the Crown
For they touch our lives with their gentle art
As the beauty streams and it fills our hearts
And the kingdom’s rich for they dress the part
In my heart, I hear the cheer,
Long Live Lyondemere.
Here in this barony by the sea
I met the finest in all Caid
Where the best bards of the kingdom meet to bring glory to the Crown
I hear tales of honor and songs of woe
Enjoy courtly dance as the music flows
And Caid is praised both in rhyme and prose
In my heart, I hear the cheer,
Long Live Lyondemere.
Here in this barony by the sea
I met the finest in all Caid
Where in the feast halls kind gentles come to bring glory to the Crown.
They will welcome you with their arms spread wide
Make you feel at home, make you feel alive
In this barony filled with kingdom pride
In my heart, I hear the cheer,
Long Live Lyondemere.