Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, AN OLD-FASHIONED WELCOME, by EDGAR ALBERT GUEST



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AN OLD-FASHIONED WELCOME, by                 Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: There's nothing cheers a fellow up just like a hearty greeting
Last Line: "if but the cheery host exclaims: ""come in! We're glad to see you!"
Alternate Author Name(s): Guest, Eddie
Subject(s): Greetings


There's nothing cheers a fellow up just like a hearty greeting,
A handclasp and an honest smile that flash the joy of meeting;
And when at friendly doors you ring, somehow it seems to free you
From all life's doubts to hear them say: "Come in! We're
glad to see you!"

At first the portal slips ajar in answer to your ringing,
And then your eyes meet friendly eyes, and wide the door
goes flinging;
And something seems to stir the soul, however troubled be you,
If but the cheery host exclaims: "Come in! We're glad to see you!"





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