Saeth Am Gan Un nawn, Robin Goch A llais fel y gloch Ar frigyn berorai yr awel; Anghofiai ei hun Wrth geisio gwneyd dyn Pe medrai mor ddedwydd ag angel. Yr heliwr a ddaeth, Ei ganfod a wnaeth Gollyngodd lem saeth at ei galon, Ond aeth dros ei ben I galon y pren, A ffodd Robin bach i’r uchelion. A chwynodd yn flin, ” Un rhyfedd yw dyn, Gwnes bobpeth allaswn i’r heliwr ; Ond ceisio a wnaeth Fy mywyd a’r saeth, Ca Robin well parch gan ei Grewr.” Da iawn, Robin Goch, Mae’th eiriau fel cloch Rybuddiol yn galw cymdeithas I arfer ei dawn, Bob boreu a nawn I brisio a chofio cymwynas. | An Arrow for A Song One afternoon Red Robin, with a voice like a bell on a berry branch in the breeze he forgot himself trying to make a man as happy as an angel. Then a hunter came And found him right enough Firing a sharp arrow to his heart But it went over his head Right into the heart of a tree instead And little Red Robin fled up high He bitterly exclaimed “ Man is such a strange thing I did everything I could just to please But the Hunter only tried to end my life With an arrow! Robin would get better respect from his Creator” Well said Red Robin! Your words are like a warning bell To tell our worldly society We must value others’ gifts Each morning and night We should value and remember your help |
This short rhyming song was chosen by Gwyrosydd to appear in his third publication Aeron Awen Gwyrosydd (The Fruits of Gwyrosydd)- a simple piece on a theme popular with Daniel James of how man overlooks the gifts of others, preferring self-interest to the true bounty around him. A constant theme through Gwryosydd’s work.
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Filmed and produced by Anna Marie Thomas of The Welsh Factor Talent Competitions, and sung by the incredible Idge Logan for today's celebration of St David's Day.
The song "Calon Lan", was written by the famed Welsh poet/metalworker and miner, Danniel James in 1892, and was later put to the music by composer John Hughes. Calon Lan has been an iconic anthem for Wales for many years, played and sung by many from stage to screen.
Originally a hymn, Calon Lan later became a rugby anthem, and has been sung before almost every match the Welsh Rugby Union, and further sung by the crowd throughout every match to this very day.
It is claimed that Daniel James wrote the words to Calon Lan on the back of a cigarette packet in 1891 whilst living at Blaengarw. Moreover, it has been rumoured that the first public performance of Calon Lan was at the Blaengarw Hotel.
What makes this performance even more incredible, is the fact it was filmed and performed at the very same Mynyddbach Chapel by Anna and Idge, where Danniel wrote his iconic poetry, and is now buried, giving this performance and production a more personal touch, where it shines over many.
HAPPY ST DAVID'S DAY everyone.
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You can find more on this by visiting The Calon Lan Centre in Treboeth, Mynydd-Bach, Swansea, South Wales, here in the UK, or by clicking the link below-
https://calonlancentre.info/
Filmed and produced by Anna Marie Thomas of The Welsh Factor Talent Competitions, and sung by the incredible Idge Logan for today's celebration of St David's Day.
The song "Calon Lan", was written by the famed Welsh poet/metalworker and miner, Danniel James in 1892, and was later put to the music by composer John Hughes. Calon Lan has been an iconic anthem for Wales for many years, played and sung by many from stage to screen.
Originally a hymn, Calon Lan later became a rugby anthem, and has been sung before almost every match the Welsh Rugby Union, and further sung by the crowd throughout every match to this very day.
It is claimed that Daniel James wrote the words to Calon Lan on the back of a cigarette packet in 1891 whilst living at Blaengarw. Moreover, it has been rumoured that the first public performance of Calon Lan was at the Blaengarw Hotel.
What makes this performance even more incredible, is the fact it was filmed and performed at the very same Mynyddbach Chapel by Anna and Idge, where Danniel wrote his iconic poetry, and is now buried, giving this performance and production a more personal touch, where it shines over many.
HAPPY ST DAVID'S DAY everyone.
______________________________________
You can find more on this by visiting The Calon Lan Centre in Treboeth, Mynydd-Bach, Swansea, South Wales, here in the UK, or by clicking the link below-
https://calonlancentre.info/