traditional Cypriot song
In My Grandfather’s Garden
curated by Avra Skoutella Pieridou and Michalis Hadjimichael
Published 2008
One in a series of eight books curated by Avra Skoutella Pieridou and Michalis Hadjimichael.
The melodies and lyrics of most of the songs derive from the folkloric research of the Cypriot folk musician Michalis Hadjimichael in the area of Kokkinochória in the east coast of the island. Dr Avra Pieridou Skoutella took the responsibility of designing the publication, devising the teaching methodologies, forming the children’s choir and teaching the songs and undertaking the creation and completed production of the publication. Read more>>>
in my Grandfather’s garden
many come and go
one comes in
two come in
one hundred thirty two
the rain sprinkles
the wind sweeps
the hail into white
and the walnuts pile up.
the ants come in and go out
laden with bulgur wheat
the olive tree sprints
to collect the olives and oil.
there goes the crow
with her greens
a few sticks to collect
to cook on the fire
the oven prepares to bake
and fresh bread to bake
the sun goes to shine
to see and find the cooking tools.
The night brings her goods
her table clothe
there goes the sparrow with knowledge
to lay the table
The star cuts the salad
the moon brings the plates
the glasses by the bat
and the mist the Commandaria.
There goes the bee in a rush
honey to offer
the flute to be played
the lamb to dance
