Come let us choose the better part,
And sing whilst life is given;
A cheerful and contented heart
Gives no offence to Heaven.
‘Tis Christmas time, then fill the horn,
Away with melancholy,
If there’s no leaves upon the thorn,
There is upon the holly.
(John Hartley)
More Poetry from John Hartley:
John Hartley Poems based on Topics: Life, Time, Joy & Excitement, Heaven- Natty Nancy (John Hartley Poems)
- An Old Man's Christmas Morning (John Hartley Poems)
- Th' State O' Th' Poll. A Nop Tickle Illusion (John Hartley Poems)
- Who Cares? (John Hartley Poems)
- Billy Bumble's Bargain (John Hartley Poems)
- All We Had (John Hartley Poems)