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, December 23, 1865, 330.
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.