Curious Epitaphs

Lecherous Luther was wont to grope
He ceased to function at the end of a rope!

Here lies Cletus as stiff as a board
He slipped on the ice and busted his gourd!

Here rests our dear Ruby who failed to duck
She was beaned on her noggin by a hockey puck!

Egbert the boxer took a fatal jab to the jaw
He died on the spot for failing to yaw!

Interred below is Purvis rigid and prone
Alas, he choked on a chicken's bone!

How we lament the loss of Naomi our sister
She was whisked up and away by a Kansas twister!

Dudley kept in shape by regularly joggin'
Alas, he tripped and fell crackin' his noggin!

Phineas was laid to rest for his eternal snooze
He died too young because of his fondness for booze!

Wilfried didn't heed the warning regarding the curve
He met his doom in a Lamborghini for failing to swerve!

While breaking a bronc Tex was abruptly unhorsed
Perhaps the task would've gone better outsourced!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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De Beaulieu Avatar
May 15, 2019 at 1:23 PM
Hello Robert Hinshaw, I just read your poem. I found myself to be very caught up in reading this poem. Have a nice day my friend.
Inman Avatar
May 8, 2019 at 8:16 AM
Some clever thoughts to hide our discomfort on a topic that can be very discomforting.
Hinshaw Avatar
May 11, 2019 at 11:02 AM
James, thank you so much for taking time to read the write - I appreciate your kind comment. Best to you as you continue your poetical journey - Bob
Lindley Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 4:29 PM
This is a beauty. Gifting smiles to its readers- always a noble, most worthy and generous act to engage in! A fav and one thoroughly appreciated my friend.
Laurie Avatar
April 17, 2019 at 8:52 PM
G'day Bob … It just shows you. There's many ways to meet your maker - thanks for the grins Bob - Lindsay
Leffanta Avatar
April 13, 2019 at 3:50 PM
Thanks for the laughs! Aloha! Rico
Hinshaw Avatar
April 13, 2019 at 4:49 PM
Thank you, Rico - glad you enjoyed - Aloha!
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