Today marks the ancient birthday celebration

Of one of the most illustrious members of A.D.

And although he says that he is only in his late-50s

Some of us know he has really lived for many centuries

He does not like a lot of publicity

He frowns at having his picture taken

He likes to whine, and to complain a lot

And when he walks, the ground is shaken

He lives in a secluded old motor home park in New Jersey

Somewhere in the vicinity of extremely quaint old Landisville

But at night, he often wanders wild through the Pine Barrens

Anyone catching a glimpse of him there, will surely get a thrill

You see, during the sunny daylight hours

He wears a most devilish clothing disguise

But at night – oh, at night - he runs naked

Through the deep dark Barrens with a smile

So please join me and his old Cousin Cur from Bawlmer

In giving A.D.s Ed Matlack, a Very Hardy Birthday Salute

And maybe – just maybe – if you dare wander those Barrens

You might catch this very old rascal, in his hairy Birthday Suit

Happy, Happy Birthday, Bro,

You Hairy Old Devil, You!

                                The Legend of the Jersey Devil

Emitting shrill, uninhibited, extremely ancient cries (and burps and farts), and leaving his gigantic hairy footprints on mud, snow, and creek banks, it is said that The Jersey Devil has roamed the eerie Pine Barrens of South Jersey for at least 300 years.

He is said to resemble a composite of several different animals, but numerous eye witnesses claim that he walks upright, and he has even been spotted smoking some sort of ancient wild weed.

And although he is often associated with witchcraft and devil worship, some actually believe that The Jersey Devil is really an ancient guardian of both the pine forest and the eastern seashore.

And please be on the lookout for my exciting new ‘Jersey Devil’ comic book series, which will be hitting bookstores and grocery store checkout stands very soon.

©August 3, 2013,

His Loving Brother Mr. Ed