Life Is Rosy

Life is red an’ rosy,

     Days are warm an’ bright;

On’y lots uv kickers

     Keep a-cryin’ night.

Git intew the sunshine,

     Let the shadders be;

Life is red an’ rosy,

     Bright fur yew an’ me.

Sorrer’s unbecomin’,

     Doesn’t suit yewr eye;

Keep the skies a-smilin’,

     Keep life’s weather dry.

Life is red an’ rosy,

     Days are warm an’ bright;

On.y lots uv kickers,

     Keep a-cryin’ night.       

Dec. 21, ‘95

Pub. in Boston

Courier, Dec.

  29, ‘96