Christmas Greetings
A festive poem from a Fairy to a Child.
Lady dear, if Fairies may,
For a moment lay aside
Cunning tricks and elfish play,
’Tis at happy Christmas-tide.
We have heard the children say—
Gentle children, whom we love—
Long ago, on Christmas Day,
Came a message from above.
Still, as Christmas-tide comes round,
They remember it again—
Echo still the joyful sound,
“Peace on earth, good-will to men!”
Yet the hearts must childlike be
Where such heavenly guests abide:
Unto children, in their glee,
All the year is Christmas-tide!
Thus, forgetting tricks and play
For a moment, Lady dear,
We would wish you, if we may,
Merry Christmas, glad New Year!
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Lewis Carroll
Lewis Carroll (1832-1898) was a writer and poet. He was best known for his novels including Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
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