i think this is by Shel Silverstein, though many may have recited it, including my brother-in-law who was a radio announcer. I will look for the recording i have of him doing it. Perhaps I can transcribe it.
speaking of recitations, I am trying to remember who did the Scroogey-
Scrooge piece that Brian Bowers often recites around christmas time.
Professor Long hair? Capt. Beefheart? Dr. John? Rev. Billy C. Wirtz?
no none of these guys \ but someone with a title berofe their name like these guys....