'Six Ribbons' for Your Valentine

At Valentine time, I'm reminded of the old love songs and those that were written in contemporary times with an ancient feel. One of my favorites is below. 

'Six Ribbons' 

by Jon English

If I were a minstrel

I'd sing you six love songs to tell the whole world of the love that we share

If I were a merchant

I'd bring you six diamonds with six blood red roses for my love to wear

But I am a simple man, a poor common farmer

So take my six ribbons to tie back your hair

Yellow and brown, blue as the sky, red as my blood, green as your eyes

If I were a nobleman

I'd bring you six palaces with six hundred servants for comforting care

But I am a simple man, a poor common farmer 

So take my six ribbons to tie back your hair

If I were a minstrel

I'd sing you six love songs to tell the whole world of the love that we share

So be not afraid my love

You're never alone love,
while you wear my ribbons tying your hair.


Happy Valentine's Day to each of you!