Song. Owen

Tho' far beyond the mountains that look so distant here, To fight his country's battles last May day went my dear! Ah! well shall I remember with bitter sighs the day: Why Owen did'st thou leave me? at home why did I stay?

O cruel were my parents who did my flight restrain, And I was cruel hearted who did at home remain; With him I love contented I'd journey far away, Why Owen did'st thou leave me? at home why did I stay?

To market at Llangevillen, each morning do I go, But how to strike a bargain no longer do I know; My Father chides at ev'ning my Mother all the day: Why Owen did'st thou leave me? at home why did I stay?

When thinking of my Owen my eyes with tears they fill, And then my mother chides me because my wheel stands still; How can I think of spinning while Owen's far away? Why Owen did'st thou leave me? at home why did I stay?

O should it please kind Heaven to shield my love from harm, To clasp him to my bosom would ev'ry care disarm; But ah! I fear far distant will be that happy day. Why Owen did'st thou leave me? at home why did I stay?