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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

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Angela Crabtree

Date: 12/5/2020 4:28:00 PM

Straight and to the point :)

Paul Callus
Date: 12/7/2020 2:33:00 PM

Thank you, Angela. Enjoy the week ahead:) // paul

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 5/27/2019 11:04:00 PM

G'day Paul … the perfect epitaph for a lover of sleep, although the blanket is a lot heavier - thank you Paul - Lindsay

Paul Callus
Date: 5/28/2019 7:22:00 AM

Indeed the blanket is thick and heavy, Lindsay:) Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 5/9/2019 2:27:00 PM

LOL, had a good chuckle at this one, Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 5/10/2019 6:24:00 AM

Pleased you enjoyed, Jack :) Best regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/4/2019 3:20:00 PM

ok, WHAT?? I am not happy about that sponsor. FAVE on this one.

Paul Callus
Date: 5/4/2019 3:24:00 PM

That was so sweet of you to come back....with a FAVE, Andrea!! You made my day:) Warm regards // paul

Carole Duet

Date: 5/3/2019 10:50:00 PM

This is sort of dark and funny at the same time. Life is too short to sleep it away. Love it, Paul. FAVED....

Paul Callus
Date: 5/4/2019 7:23:00 AM

You are right on all counts, Carole....thank you for the feedback and the fav. Enjoy the weekend. // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/30/2019 3:30:00 PM

I hope this one made the list. it's really a good one!!

Paul Callus
Date: 5/1/2019 8:28:00 AM

Hi Andrea...at a depth of six feet, Sidney Snoozer failed to be noticed:) Thank you for the 'like'. Regards // paul

Eileen Manassian

Date: 4/25/2019 7:16:00 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

Paul Callus
Date: 4/25/2019 4:59:00 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

Robert Lindley

Date: 4/25/2019 5:15:00 AM

I truly love this humorous epitaph my friend. Your reference to -relaxed-- got me.. A fav, my first ever Epitaph fav'ed...

Paul Callus
Date: 4/26/2019 4:03:00 PM

Thank you for the lovely comments and the fav, my friend. Best regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/24/2019 4:42:00 AM

PERFECT Paul! I hope this comes in at the top! : ) xxoo

Paul Callus
Date: 4/24/2019 8:53:00 AM

Thank you on both counts, Connie :) ~ Have an enjoyable day. Regards // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/20/2019 8:29:00 AM

what a heelarious treat, paul... was he snorin? ,lol!... huggs

Paul Callus
Date: 4/21/2019 4:45:00 PM

For sure he was in a deep sleep, lol!! Thank you for reading and enjoying :) hugs // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/20/2019 2:00:00 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

Paul Callus
Date: 4/22/2019 9:32:00 AM

Thank you, Jenny. Easter Sunday never fails to bring a sense of happiness...and some yummies, too:) ~ Warm regards & hugs // paul