Howard Marks, a Clerihew

So, farewell, Howard, Mr Nice
Massive reefers were your vice
Life’s but a spliff to puff and pass
All grass is weed, all flesh is grass

by Gail
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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April 11, 2016 at 1:02 PM
the flip side of his marker stone perhaps! J.
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April 13, 2016 at 6:02 AM
I tried to play around with stoned head / headstone for this verse but couldn't quite get it right. Thanks for reading.
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April 11, 2016 at 11:57 AM
I did'nt know who this person was..so I looked him up...And this is indeed a fitting tribute...
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April 13, 2016 at 6:03 AM
Thanks for taking the time to check it out. He had a very interesting life. All the best.
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