Ellis Parker Butler

Here you will find thePoemThe Rich Boy's Christmasof poet Ellis Parker Butler

The Rich Boy's Christmas

And now behold this sulking boy, His costly presents bring no joy; Harsh tears of anger fill his eye Tho? he has all that wealth can buy. What profits it that he employs His many gifts to make a noise? His playroom is so placed that he Can cause his folks no agony. MORAL: Mere worldly wealth does not possess The power of giving happiness.