Just Folks

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Just Folks

by Edgar A. (Edgar Albert) Guest

EN·~3 hours·122 chapters

Chapters

122 total
1

by Edgar A. Guest

0:01
2

To the Little Mother and the Memory of the Big Father, This Simple Book Is Affectionately Dedicated

0:06
3

Just Folks

2:01
4

As It Goes

1:22
5

Hollyhocks

1:30
6

Sacrifice

0:27
7

Reward

1:01
8

See It Through

1:03
9

To the Humble

1:38
10

When Nellie's on the Job

1:47

Description

Through a gentle cadence, the collection invites listeners into a world where weather chat, shared meals, and neighborly praise set the rhythm of daily life. The verses celebrate ordinary moments without dwelling on fault or scandal, offering a refuge of cheerfulness like a hearth‑glow on a cold night. Each poem feels like a conversation over a kitchen table, warm and unpretentious.

Childhood reveries appear in snapshots of toys—a rag doll favored over polished automata, a teddy bear left alone, and a simple telephone that sparks imagination. Garden scenes linger on hollyhocks, morning‑glories, and the tender lessons a mother imparts as the flowers sway in summer light. These memories unfold with nostalgic clarity that encourages listeners to recall their own quiet corners of wonder.

Later verses turn toward quiet generosity, exploring the modest joy of giving what one can and finding contentment in a day by the stream with a fishing line. The tone stays modest, avoiding grand accolades while emphasizing simple reward found in ordinary labor. This poetry offers a soothing listening experience that celebrates the small, enduring pleasures of life.

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Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (175K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger

Release date

1997-06-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Edgar A. (Edgar Albert) Guest

Edgar A. (Edgar Albert) Guest

1881–1959

A warm, plainspoken poet of everyday life, this bestselling writer became known as the “People’s Poet” for verses that celebrated home, work, hope, and perseverance. His poems were once printed in newspapers across America and reached millions of readers.

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