Edgar Guest

1881–1959 (age 78)

poet

Biography

Edgar Guest (1881–1959) earned the affectionate title of "the People's Poet" for his warm, optimistic verses that celebrated ordinary life and offered comfort to readers; Woodlawn Cemetery holds a quiet tribute to his words.

He spent decades writing daily poems and radio scripts that reached millions, always emphasizing kindness, perseverance, and the beauty of everyday moments.

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