Bardic Arts

Come, My Noble Handsome One
Tune: “Domna, pos vos ay chausida”, 13^th century, Anonymous by
Catherine de Gray
August 19, 2003 (A.S. XXXVIII)

Come my noble handsome one
Pledge yourself to me
For I desire nothing more than
You to lie with me
Come to me with your bright eyes
Your potent charms of speech and virtue
You above all I prize
For no chevalier is fine as you
Let no gossip taint our love
Nor jealous glance disdain
Bring yourself to me completely
With passion unrestrained
Come my noble handsome one
Pledge yourself to me
For I desire nothing more than
You to lie with me
Blessed am I in your regard
No truer love could I possess
Do not remove me from your care
Nor plunge my heart into distress
Come my noble handsome one
Pledge yourself to me
For I desire nothing more than
You to lie with me

"This song is modelled on the romantic poetry of the 12^th and 13^th century women troubadours of Occitan. It was written for the Mists Bardic competition (A.S. 38), and in honour of my lord, Antonio." -- Catherine de Gray

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