Mayor Koch's Tombstone

Way before the Mayor died, He planned out to a T Exactly what the wording on His tombstone ought to be. The only items missing Were his dates of birth and death, Considering he didn’t know When he’d draw his last breath. But when he died, the headstone carver Made a little goof, And only after he was done Did he get his reproof. It seems he etched the year of birth As 1942 Instead of 1924, A harmless switcheroo. But it’s ironic, don’t you think, That there would be a glitch When Koch mapped every detail To go off without a hitch? It proves we really can’t control How others might behave, But all who knew Ed Koch believe He’s laughing from his grave.