Ellis Parker Butler

Here you will find thePoemMerry Christmas And Happy New Year!of poet Ellis Parker Butler

Merry Christmas And Happy New Year!

Little cullud Rastus come a-skippin? down de street, A-smilin? and a-grinnin? at every one he meet; My, oh! He was happy! Boy, but was he gay! Wishin? 'Merry Chris?mus' an? 'Happy New-Year?s Day'! Wishin? that his wishes might every one come true? And?bless your dear heart, honey,?I wish the same to you!