Home

"Home" is a heartwarming collection of verse by the celebrated "People's Poet," Edgar A. Guest. Known for his accessible and optimistic style, Guest explores the foundational values of domestic life, friendship, and the enduring strength found within the family unit. The poems within this volume celebrate the small, everyday moments that transform a simple dwelling into a true home. With his trademark sincerity and gentle wisdom, Guest reflects on the joys of parenthood, the comfort of companionship, and the resilience required to weather life's challenges.These verses serve as a timeless tribute to the sanctuary of the hearth and the emotional ties that bind people together. Readers will find solace and inspiration in Guest's rhythmic lines, which capture the essence of early 20th-century American values and the universal longing for a place of belonging. This work remains a classic example of sentimental poetry, offering a nostalgic yet profound look at the virtues of kindness, loyalty, and love that define the human experience.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.