Rest In Peace

'Tis fascinating to read epitaphs that upon stones are etched;

Some are rather appealing, some are tragic, others a bit far-fetched!

'Neath this stone lie at peace a husband and his wife
She a Republican-He a Democrat-both now free of strife

Here rests Bruno Snipes the founder of our fair city
He slipped on a banana peel and died-Oh what a pity

Lion trainer Dave was brave and famed
'Til he met Leo who refused to be tamed

Uncle Bob died so young and we wondered why
Seems he tried to drink Canada Dry

The plane's controls Pilot Horace failed to recoup
Alas he spun out doing a double outside loop

Cowpoke Hank should've known as a matter of course
That it was futile to borrow a judge's horse

Here sleeps Senator Claghorn the wiliest politico around
He was so crooked they screwed him in the ground

Here lies the prolific Chief Many Papoose
Who with brave's wives played fancy and loose

She met her doom as over the cliff she did traverse
Instead of shifting to drive she shifted to reverse

Cowboy Pete was so bow-legged from riding his horse
That he lies in a double-wide coffin as a matter of course
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Laurie Avatar
August 10, 2021 at 4:01 PM
Hello Bob ... your epitaphs are great, but you're very kind for some of the restful. - very good indeed Bob - Lindsay
Mumo Avatar
August 9, 2021 at 10:50 AM
I find these dolorous rhyming nuggets delicately scintillating to the poetic palates...thanks for sharing these plaintive yet pen-inspiring lines. Kudos! ~~~ Hannington.
Mumo Avatar
August 9, 2021 at 10:50 AM
I find these dolorous rhyming nuggets delicately scintillating to the poetic palates...thanks for sharing these plaintive yet pen-inspiring lines. Kudos! ~~~ Hannington.
Wolf Avatar
July 12, 2021 at 7:25 PM
Enjoyed these hilarious epitaphs, Bob. 'Grave remarks' should always be so funny! Cheers, Gershon
Alex Avatar
July 11, 2021 at 7:21 PM
This is a beautiful rhymen. Your Poem, I Loving Memory, still rings in my ears.
Bauer Avatar
July 11, 2021 at 1:10 PM
these are all grin-worthy, bob! thanks for sharing...
Hinshaw Avatar
July 11, 2021 at 5:20 PM
Glad you enjoyed. I think I will "lay to rest" the epitaph series for awhile until I "resurrect" some later on! Best on you - Bob
Cunningham Avatar
July 11, 2021 at 1:11 AM
All gems Bob, love the humour. May they rest in peace. Lol Tom
Hinshaw Avatar
July 11, 2021 at 5:19 PM
Thanks, Tom. I cherish your comments. Best on you - Bob
Romios Avatar
July 11, 2021 at 12:28 AM
Gee Bob..your humor is outstandingly creative and highly worthy of a POTD. I so envy your spontaneity and creativity.Hope this piece is chosen and showcased! You are an original.
Hinshaw Avatar
July 11, 2021 at 5:18 PM
Thank you, Pangie - you are so supportive and encouraging. Bob
Collins Avatar
July 10, 2021 at 7:16 PM
Did you say he tried to drink Canada Dry? That is noteworthy.
Hinshaw Avatar
July 11, 2021 at 5:17 PM
Thank you Kathryn. The Canada Dry reference is a play on words. There is (or was) a soda called Canada Dry and I used it to make it look like the guy was a sot who tried to drink all the booze in Canada! Best to you as you continue your poetical journey - bob
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