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Edgar Albert Guest's Poetry, by first line

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  • Vacation Time
    Vacation time! How glad it seemed
    When as a boy I sat and dreamed
    42 lines
  • The Little Hurts
    Every night she runs to me
    With a bandaged arm or a bandaged knee,
    24 lines
  • Since Jessie Died
    We understand a lot of things we never did before,
    And it seems that to each other Ma and I are meaning more.
    24 lines, 1 comment
  • The Pup
    He tore the curtains yesterday,
    And scratched the paper on the wall;
    24 lines
  • Hard Luck
    Ain't no use as I can see
    In sittin' underneath a tre
    36 lines
  • Yesterday
    I've trod the links with many a man,
    And played him club for club;
    40 lines, 1 comment
  • On Quitting
    How much grit do you think you've got?
    Can you quit a
    30 lines
  • Father
    My father knows the proper way
    The nation should be run;
    40 lines, 4 comments
  • The Old, Old Story
    I have no wish to rail at fate,
    And vow that I'm unfairly treated;
    24 lines
  • A Man
    A man doesn't whine at his losses,
    A man doesn't whimper and fret,
    24 lines
  • A Real Man
    Men are of two kinds, and he
    Was of the kind I'd like to be.
    46 lines
  • A New Baby In The House
    Something to talk about, something to do,
    Something to laugh at the whole day through,
    20 lines
  • A Boy And His Dog
    A boy and his dog make a glorious pair:
    No better friendship is found anywhere,
    18 lines, 1 comment
  • Afraid Of His Dad
    Bill Jones, who goes to school with me,
    Is the saddest boy I ever see.
    42 lines
  • At The Door
    He wiped his shoes before his door,
    But ere he entered he did more;
    32 lines
  • A Christmas Carol
    God bless you all this Christmas Day
    And drive the cares and griefs away.
    24 lines, 1 comment
  • A Creed
    Lord let me not in service lag.
    Let me be worthy of our flag.
    12 lines
  • A Patriotic Wish
    I'd like to be the sort of man
    the flag could boast about;
    30 lines, 1 comment
  • A Friend
    A friend is one who stands to share
    Your every touch of grief and care.
    16 lines, 1 comment
  • A Friends Greeting
    I'd like to be the sort of friend that you have been to me;
    I'd like to be the help that you've been always glad to be;
    16 lines
  • Sacrifice
    When he has more than he can eat
    To feed a stranger's not a feat.
    10 lines, 1 comment
  • Reward
    Don't want medals on my breast,
    Don't want all the glory,
    24 lines
  • Just Folks
    We're queer folks here.
    We'll talk about the weather,
    42 lines
  • Hollyhocks
    Old-fashioned flowers! I love them all:
    The morning-glories on the wall,
    32 lines
  • Daddies
    I would rather be the daddy
    Of a romping, roguish crew,
    32 lines
  • A Fine Sight
    I reckon the finest sight of all
    That a man can see in this world of ours
    24 lines
  • Manhood's Greeting
    I've' felt some little thrills of pride, I've inwardly rejoiced
    Along the pleasant lanes of life to hear my praises voiced;
    24 lines
  • Fishing Nooks
    "Men will grow weary," said the Lord,
    "Of working for their bed and board.
    36 lines
  • Show the Flag
    Show the flag and let it wave
    As a symbol of the brave
    30 lines
  • Constant Beauty
    It's good to have the trees again, the singing of the breeze again,
    It's good to see the lilacs bloom as lovely as of old.
    16 lines, 6 comments
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