Happy Days

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Happy Days

by John Cecil Clay, Oliver Herford

EN·~4 minutes

Chapters

Description

A cascade of witty toasts opens this whimsical tribute to the everyday, inviting listeners into a lively parade of verse that feels both spontaneous and meticulously crafted. The poet’s voice lifts ordinary objects and ideas—critics, floors, music, even the humble stair—into a chorus of celebration, each stanza a quick, rhythmic cheer that captures the spirit of early‑century optimism.

The collection hops from the solemn to the absurd, offering playful reverence for everything from the steady clock to the mischievous Lady Nicotine, and from the steadfast creditor to the capricious king of the sea. By pairing humor with a subtle hint of nostalgia, the poems manage to feel both intimate and communal, as if friends are gathered around a table raising glasses to the world’s small wonders.

Listeners will find a meditative rhythm in the repeated “Here’s to…” refrain, a gentle reminder to notice the unnoticed. The work’s bright, lyrical tone makes it a charming companion for moments when a light‑hearted lift is just what the day needs.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~4 minutes (4K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Anne Storer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2007-11-25

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

John Cecil Clay

John Cecil Clay

1875–1930

Best remembered as an American illustrator and cartoonist, he brought a light, witty touch to magazine art in the early 20th century. His work appeared in a popular print culture that valued humor, style, and sharp observation.

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Oliver Herford

Oliver Herford

1863–1935

Known for witty poems, playful drawings, and a light touch with satire, this Anglo-American writer delighted both children and adults. His work moved easily between nonsense verse, illustration, and literary humor, making him a distinctive voice of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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