Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE FORFEITURE, by JOHN BANISTER TABB


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THE FORFEITURE, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: Who first beneath the mistletoe
Last Line: Make way for happier sons of men.
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The


Who first beneath the mistletoe
On Christmas night is found,
Must pay a forfeiture, we know,
To them that stand around.
Approach, ye angel choirs, and then
Make way for happier sons of men.





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