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Born in August 20, 1881 / Died in August 5, 1959 / United States / English

Poems by Edgar Albert Guest

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When Mother Made An Angel Cake

... Could we catch a glimpse of Heaven, and some snow-white kitchen there, ...

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Here We Are!

...   Answering the thoughtless that once made a jest of us, ...

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A Choice

... Clasped in mine, as friendship's vow ...

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The Front Seat

... And three glad youngsters madly strive to share the "seat with Pa ...

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Dan McGann Declares Himself

... "So tip your hat to a flag like that! Thank God for its stripes an' stars! ...

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Our Country

...   Unstained, untarnished from its birth ...

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Trustful Ma

... But just the same when we have friends for tea, ...

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The Limit

... The swell with a cane in the crotch of his arm ...

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The Lamb Skin

... There are other things far more useful, yet truly I state, ...

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The Disgrace Of Poverty

... Then she kissed me an' told me t' run out an' play, ...

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Treasures

... That have been bought and gathered there ...

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Different

... Then the sweat comes on your forehead, and your nerves begin to dance, ...

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The Lost Purse

... She's searched the kitchen cupboard an' the bureau drawers upstairs, ...

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Being Brave At Night

... 'Coz if they did he'd beat 'em up and chase 'em to their lair ...

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Only A Building

... You may build such a structure that lightning can't harm, ...