Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE KINDLY NEIGHBOR, by EDGAR ALBERT GUEST Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I have a kindly neighbor, one who stands Last Line: When man has made the man next door his friend. Alternate Author Name(s): Guest, Eddie Subject(s): Neighbors; Peace; Religion; Theology | ||||||||
I have a kindly neighbor, one who stands Beside my gate and chats with me awhile. Gives me the glory of his radiant smile And comes at times to help with willing hands. No station high or rank this man commands; He, too, must trudge, as I, the long day's mile; And yet, devoid of pomp or gaudy style, He has a worth exceeding stocks or lands. To him I go when sorrow's at my door; On him I lean when burdens come my way; Together oft we talk our trials o'er, And there is warmth in each good night we say. A kindly neighbor! Wars and strife shall end When man has made the man next door his friend. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...MYSTIC BOUNCE by TERRANCE HAYES MATHEMATICS CONSIDERED AS A VICE by ANTHONY HECHT UNHOLY SONNET 11 by MARK JARMAN SHINE, PERISHING REPUBLIC by ROBINSON JEFFERS THE COMING OF THE PLAGUE by WELDON KEES A LITHUANIAN ELEGY by ROBERT KELLY |
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