Sidney Snoozer

Here lies Sidney Snoozer, a lover of sleep, 

His last nap eternal – relaxed, six foot deep. 




For Epitaph Contest 2
Hosted by Jesse Rowe

© 15th April 2019
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Crabtree Avatar
December 5, 2020 at 4:28 PM
Straight and to the point :)
Callus Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 2:33 PM
Thank you, Angela. Enjoy the week ahead:) // paul
Laurie Avatar
May 27, 2019 at 11:04 PM
G'day Paul … the perfect epitaph for a lover of sleep, although the blanket is a lot heavier - thank you Paul - Lindsay
Callus Avatar
May 28, 2019 at 7:22 AM
Indeed the blanket is thick and heavy, Lindsay:) Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul
Horne Avatar
May 9, 2019 at 2:27 PM
LOL, had a good chuckle at this one, Paul
Callus Avatar
May 10, 2019 at 6:24 AM
Pleased you enjoyed, Jack :) Best regards // paul
Dietrich Avatar
May 4, 2019 at 3:20 PM
ok, WHAT?? I am not happy about that sponsor. FAVE on this one.
Callus Avatar
May 4, 2019 at 3:24 PM
That was so sweet of you to come back....with a FAVE, Andrea!! You made my day:) Warm regards // paul
Duet Avatar
May 3, 2019 at 10:50 PM
This is sort of dark and funny at the same time. Life is too short to sleep it away. Love it, Paul. FAVED....
Callus Avatar
May 4, 2019 at 7:23 AM
You are right on all counts, Carole....thank you for the feedback and the fav. Enjoy the weekend. // paul
Dietrich Avatar
April 30, 2019 at 3:30 PM
I hope this one made the list. it's really a good one!!
Callus Avatar
May 1, 2019 at 8:28 AM
Hi Andrea...at a depth of six feet, Sidney Snoozer failed to be noticed:) Thank you for the 'like'. Regards // paul
Manassian Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 7:16 AM
Dear me....your wit and craftsmanship always amaze me. Good one, dear. I was away in Egypt for a spell. I'm back now. Missing you this Easter. Hugs
Callus Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 4:59 PM
Thank you, Eileen. Every Easter brings back to mind our lovely encounter in Malta...some memories are meant to last for ever, amongst them the Maltese moon:) You are always missed. Hugs // paul
Lindley Avatar
April 25, 2019 at 5:15 AM
I truly love this humorous epitaph my friend. Your reference to -relaxed-- got me.. A fav, my first ever Epitaph fav'ed...
Callus Avatar
April 26, 2019 at 4:03 PM
Thank you for the lovely comments and the fav, my friend. Best regards // paul
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 24, 2019 at 4:42 AM
PERFECT Paul! I hope this comes in at the top! : ) xxoo
Callus Avatar
April 24, 2019 at 8:53 AM
Thank you on both counts, Connie :) ~ Have an enjoyable day. Regards // paul
Onclaud Avatar
April 20, 2019 at 8:29 AM
what a heelarious treat, paul... was he snorin? ,lol!... huggs
Callus Avatar
April 21, 2019 at 4:45 PM
For sure he was in a deep sleep, lol!! Thank you for reading and enjoying :) hugs // paul
Proxenos Avatar
April 20, 2019 at 2:00 AM
Love this epitaph - a humorous verse, which I am sure will go down very well with the judge - Happy Easter Sunday tomorrow Paul - I hope you find your chocolate bunny??? Hugs an warm regards, Jenny
Callus Avatar
April 22, 2019 at 9:32 AM
Thank you, Jenny. Easter Sunday never fails to bring a sense of happiness...and some yummies, too:) ~ Warm regards & hugs // paul
Cunningham Avatar
April 19, 2019 at 3:47 PM
A cracker Paul, he's having his forty winks and a lot more lol. Hope you and your family have a happy Easter. Tom
Callus Avatar
April 22, 2019 at 9:29 AM
I am sure he was not bargaining on that, Tom! Had he known he'd have stayed awake. Regards // paul
Gauthier Avatar
April 19, 2019 at 2:52 PM
LOL great epitaph. Sidney is obviously in sleep heaven.
Callus Avatar
April 22, 2019 at 9:18 AM
You nailed it, Line:) Thank you for reading and liking. Regards // paul
Pandit Avatar
April 19, 2019 at 2:44 PM
His wish was granted..a perfect place for snoozing...enjoyed your write, Paul.
Callus Avatar
April 22, 2019 at 9:09 AM
Thank you, Vijay. I'm definitely sure that he ain't grumbling! Regards // paul
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