Final Parting

Here lies the body of a memorable man Unfortunately, he passed while on the can We found his body beside his throne And buried him here with this headstone.
Written August 28, 2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Leffanta Avatar
August 29, 2022 at 11:13 AM
There was a burly coal miner who died in Merthyr Tydfil (Wales) after taking a crap and pulling the chain which brought down the cistern above his head killing him whilst flushing him down the bowl. So you can thank him for cisterns being attached to the bowl instead of overhead! Aloha!
Leffanta Avatar
August 30, 2022 at 11:13 AM
Published in the South Wales Echo. Aloha!
Hankins Avatar
August 29, 2022 at 12:07 PM
Where in the world did you find that tidbit of information, Rico?
Tor Avatar
August 28, 2022 at 8:56 PM
Milton now you got me thinking. I wonder how many have perished in this final act of release. LOL. My comment shouldn't be funny but I really can't change what occurs in life, and this humorous write of yours doesn't help. lol.
Hankins Avatar
August 28, 2022 at 9:00 PM
Many, my friend, many. The most famous, of course, is Elvis Presley.
Wolf Avatar
August 28, 2022 at 6:22 PM
ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! Perfect, Milt! Was it north-south or east-west. Hope it wasn't east-west. Don't want his can facing Jerusalem! ~ Rabbi-T. Wolf
Hankins Avatar
August 28, 2022 at 7:03 PM
Oh, definitely north-south, gw.
Kyser Avatar
August 28, 2022 at 6:22 PM
… the grass right here, so green and lush was fertilized with his last flush, ha!
Hankins Avatar
August 28, 2022 at 7:04 PM
That seems to be the case, Jeff. Oh dear, I hope he flushed before he fell over. May have been his last thoughtful act!
Bauer Avatar
August 28, 2022 at 4:48 PM
Ha! Very funny, Milton!
Hankins Avatar
August 28, 2022 at 4:59 PM
So glad you got a good laugh out of this one, Ilene. I did, too.
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace