Postcard from Wales

This is postcard from Wales, United Kingdom. This postcard is inspired by famous Welsh folk song Sospan Fach.  It is one of the best-known and most often sung songs in the Welsh language. The song is based on a verse written by Mynyddog in 1873 as part of his song Rheolau yr Aelwyd (Rules of the home).

English (literal translation)

Mary-Ann has hurt her finger,

And David the servant is not well.

The baby in the cradle is crying,

And the cat has scratched little Johnny.

A little saucepan is boiling on the fire,

A big saucepan is boiling on the floor,

And the cat has scratched little Johnny.

Little Dai the soldier,

Little Dai the soldier,

Little Dai the soldier,

And his shirt tail is hanging out.

Mary-Ann's finger has got better,

And David the servant is in his grave;

The baby in the cradle has grown up,

And the cat is "asleep in peace".

A little saucepan is boiling on the fire,

A big saucepan is boiling on the floor,

And the cat is "asleep in peace".

Little Dai the soldier,

Little Dai the soldier,

Little Dai the soldier,

And his shirt tail is hanging out.

Old Mary Jones went to the fair in Caerau,

To buy a tea set;

But Mary and her teacups ended up in a ditch,

By drinking rather too much "tea".

A little saucepan is boiling on the fire,

A big saucepan is boiling on the floor,

And the cat is "asleep in peace".

 

 

Stamps:

Queen Elizabeth II - Security Machin MPIL M15L, issued on 14.05.2015.
Queen Elizabeth II - Security Machin M16L, issued on 22.03.2016.

Thank you Kirsty!