Little cullud Rastus come a-skippin’ down de street, <br />A-smilin’ and a-grinnin’ at every one he meet; <br />My, oh! He was happy! Boy, but was he gay! <br />Wishin’ 'Merry Chris’mus' an’ 'Happy New-Year’s Day'! <br />Wishin’ that his wishes might every one come true— <br />And—bless your dear heart, honey,—I wish the same to you!<br /><br />Ellis Parker Butler<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year/
