Here Lies Festus Sleape

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We're asleep in this graveyard We can't hear you pout So please leave your flowers And get the hell out

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Jay Moore

Date: 10/26/2018 8:44:00 PM

Funny Funny . Thank you I need to laugh

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/27/2018 12:44:00 AM

Thank you so much, Jay, glad it made you smile! This was a fun exercise ...

Jesse Rowe

Date: 9/18/2018 1:37:00 PM

This is hilarious. I see you have been busy running with the funny epitaph idea!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/19/2018 2:20:00 AM

Thanks so much, Jesse! Yeah, I got on a roll with them ... that was fun! I don't do a lot of "light" poetry, but I think it's important ... to "balance" life out a bit. Blessings! :-)

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/18/2018 7:20:00 AM

The poem was funny, but much funnier when I saw the attached photo.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/19/2018 2:19:00 AM

Thanks so much, Caren, I'm pleased it gave you a laugh! :-) <3