There once was a time in Joe Batts Arm
when a movement evolved that was quite a charm
oh it happened in other places as well
passed down from old folks as anyone can tell

A group of people with covered faces
dressed any old way form head to boot laces
with accordion, fiddle, guitar in hand
they walked to and fro in out port NFLD.

They knocked on doors and were welcomed in
played music and danced again and again
were given a drink to enhance their mood
and feasted on some good old NFLD food

Music and song being essential parts
of the human psyche, the human heart
mummers culture evolving from within
to satisfy the hunger for fulfillment again

The longing of which humanity is filled
cries out for a musical element instilled
proceeding from the nature of the divine
music, song and dance unfolding with time

The mystery of musical elements pondered
the enjoyment at which many have wondered
the concept at which many have danced
and afterwards felt their lives more enhanced

The mummers culture cam across the sea
with our ancestors and passed on to you and me
and may we enjoy it in all its simplicity
as our forefathers did when they had no electricity   Submitted By: NULL