The Vault at Pfaff's

An Archive of Art and Literature by the Bohemians of Antebellum New York

King Christmas

Barber, Joseph. "King Christmas." New York Saturday Press. (1865-12-23).
Electronic Source Available
Type
newspaper
Genre
poetry
Abstract

This poem is a joyous celebration of Christmas, metaphorically comparing the holiday to a King. Despite its joviality, we are reminded in the final line that, as in any kingdom, there are always "God's poor" to think about.