The Path to Home

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The Path to Home

by Edgar A. (Edgar Albert) Guest

EN·~2 hours·1 chapter

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The Path to Home

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Description

A gentle, lyrical portrait unfolds as the narrator wanders through the familiar rhythms of everyday life. Through verses that linger on a mother’s lullaby, the rustle of curtains, and the bright bloom of garden asters, the work captures the quiet sanctuary that home represents for a wandering soul. The poems celebrate the simple, unadorned moments that give meaning to a life spent chasing distant ambitions.

The collection moves fluidly between reflections on youthful striving and the comforting pull of family hearth. One piece steadies the listener with the image of a father returning from a long day, sharing laughter and play with his child, while another reminds us that the glitter of fame quickly fades against the steadfast glow of a smiling face at the kitchen table. Each stanza feels like a conversation with the heart, urging us to weigh the true worth of our pursuits.

Rendered in clear, melodic language, these verses invite listeners to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the enduring comfort of home. It’s an intimate listening experience for anyone who finds solace in the everyday miracles of family life.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (148K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Alicia Williams, Andrew Sly and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2007-06-21

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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