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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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My Job

... I would not for his crown and throne change places with a king, ...

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Kindness

... Whose prayers ask God to guard us well ...

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The Important Thing

... When I drive them from their trenches, then to supper I'll come in, ...

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Home And The Baby

... Smiles were never half so bright, ...

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Everywhere In America

... understand Is throbbing in the breasts of men throughout ...

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The Painter

... An' though nothing great is on it, an' though nothing there is fine, ...

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We've Had A Letter From The Boy

... " "A sailor's life, dear Mom," writes he, ...

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The Pathway Of The Living

... There our smiles should be the brightest, there our kindest words be said, ...

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Preparedness

... Death is her fate, leaves she one gate ...

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The Fishing Cure

... Out there where the strife and the greed are forgot ...

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The Joy To Be

... you bore it; You suffered then to win his smile, and you ...

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Mother's Party Dress

... While there are things her children lack ...

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Things Work Out

... For the clouds must break, and the sky grow fair ...

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She Mothered Five

... From her they learned the wrongs they ought to shun, ...

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The Loss Is Not So Great

... They may tell I dared too much and was doomed at last to fail ...