Edgar A. Guest (August 20, 1881-August 5, 1959) was a prolific American poet popular in the first half of the 20th century. Born in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, his family moved to the U.S. in 1891. In 1902, he became a naturalized citizen. Beginning at the Detroit Free Press as a reporter, he later began writing daily poems which were syndicated to newspapers throughout the U.S. His poems were generally simple and positive and written about everyday life. He died in Detroit, Michigan. His work still occasionally appears in periodicals such as Reader's Digest.

Books of verse

A Heap o' Livin'

Just Folks

Poems of Patriotism

The Path to Home

When Day is Done

The Passing Throng

Rhymes of Childhood

The Light of Faith

Harbor Lights of Home

The Friendly Way

Life's Highway

Other books

Making the House a Home

My Job as a Father

What My Religion Means to Me

You Can't Live Your Own Life

Why I Go to Church