Melvin Slater

Here lies what's left of Melvin Slater,
who tried to ride an alligator.

written 11th April for Jesse's epitaph contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Callus Avatar
May 12, 2019 at 3:21 PM
This Epitaph is short, simple yet very effective, Jack! Belated congratulations on your merited win! Regards // paul
Gorelick Avatar
April 30, 2019 at 10:02 AM
Good one. ! Congrats. BG
Dietrich Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 8:30 PM
LOVE IT, Congrats, my friend.
Allison Avatar
April 11, 2019 at 6:20 PM
ha ha ha a short and snappy poem Jack:-) hugs Jan xx
Kendrick Avatar
April 11, 2019 at 4:45 PM
Cute one. Reads like a good contender. Thanks for all the visits to my page. Sara
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