Angharat Goch

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A Finer Treasure

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This original piece was composed in honor of the Barony of Dreiburgen’s Ruby Anniversary in 2014.


Written and performed by Angharat Goch, with accompaniment by Colette la trouvere.

Some do toil for all their lives,
For silver, for gold, for jewels;
Not I! Not I – for o’er my life,
A finer treasure rules.

Though riches please and gems delight,
Her beauty does eclipse;
So keep your silver and keep your gold,
I’ll take her ruby lips.

The sheen of silver in pale moonlight,
Though fair, though fine, ’tis true,
In time, in time, will tarnish black;
My love shines ever new!

Though riches please and gems delight,
Her beauty does eclipse;
So keep your silver and keep your gold,
Save me her ruby lips.

The gleam of gold in glorious day,
Though radiant, though rich – Alas!
‘Tis soft, ’tis soft, it bends and breaks;
My love holds ever fast.

Though riches please and gems delight,
Her beauty does eclipse;
So keep your silver and keep your gold,
Save me her ruby lips.

The dazzle of diamonds in candlelight,
Though brilliant, though bright, trust not;
‘Tis cold, ’tis cold, and cuts like ice;
My love burns fiery hot!

Though riches please and gems delight,
Her beauty does eclipse;
So keep your silver and keep your gold,
I’ll take her ruby lips.

Though riches please and gems delight,
Her beauty does eclipse;
So keep your silver and keep your gold,
Save me her ruby lips.

February 17, 2016 admin

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