A garo rodio'n ddiw'radwydd - tra f'o Trwy fywyd un ddedwydd, Heb ofid na llid ond llwydd, Bid lawnrym mewn BODLONRWYDD. Addas adail ddewisedig, - ffynnon Hoff iawn fywyd diddig, Mae hedd llad rhyfedd lle trig, A llid os bydd belledig. Tylotyn bron fodlonus - ei galon Gwelir mwy heddychus Na'r goludog droellog drus, Ynfyd lun, anfodlonus. Pwy yw mam heddwch ond BODLONDEB? A chwaer amynedd iach rym wyneb, Mawr âch diwaelder, merch duwioldeb, Gradd o wythena gwir ddoethineb. Bodlon ddyn gwiwlon golau, - ni flysia Aflesol wageddau, Ond deisyf yn hyf fwynhau A wêl Ner o'i law 'n orau.
Robert Davies (Bardd Nantglyn) 1769-1835 |
Whoever loves to walk without reproach - while he be Through life a happy one, Without grief or anger but success, Let them be fully in CONTENTMENT. A suitable chosen building, - the fount of A well-favoured calm life, Peace bestows a wonderful place to live, And anger if it be distanced. A poor person completely content - his heart Is seen more peaceful Than the wealthy, twisted ward, A stupid, dissatisfied form. Who is the mother of peace but CONTENTMENT? And the sister of patience the healthy force of a face, The great pedigree of refinement, the daughter of godliness, A degree from the veins of true wisdom. A Content man cheerfully worthily light, - does not crave unprofitable vanities, But requests boldly to enjoy Whatever the Lord sees best from his hand. tr. 2023 Richard B Gillion |
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