A lady fair is often seen
In festive carriage blue
Along the shore she journeys far
To aid the White Star crew.
Sometimes the sea is on her left
Sometimes it's on the right
Sometimes she greets the morning sun --
O where is Eilidh Swann tonight?
In Darachshire she spends some time
Amongst the artists there
She spins, she paints, she cooks a bit
And music does she share.
Sometimes the sea is on her left
Sometimes it's on the right
Sometimes she greets the morning sun --
O where is Eilidh Swann tonight?
South down the coast she wends her way
Twixt fret and seraph bright
Her horses fly on silent hooves
Cross clouds of misty light.
Sometimes the sea is on her left
Sometimes it's on the right
Sometimes she greets the morning sun --
O where is Eilidh Swann tonight?
The Lyonbard arrives at port
So happy to be home
In fields of gentle sleep she rests,
In dreams, she now can roam.
Sometimes the sea is on her left
Sometimes it's on the right
Sometimes she greets the morning sun --
Sweet dreams, sweet dreams for Eilidh Swann tonight!
Notes: The poem itself was written by Duchess Natalya, and posted to the Caidan Bards email list. Right after she penned the words, Lady Iulianna set the piece to music, made the MP3 recording, and sent the recording to me. These ladies are pretty darn amazing.
Please enjoy these tunes, and please obey copyright laws. These are put here as a courtesy to share with you, not for the opportunity to abuse hospitality. Thank you, everyone.