Suggested Epitaphs

Now, I'm a very average and simple guy,
But, doggone it, when it comes my time to die,
I'd like a nice epitaph etched upon my stone,
To fondly remember me by when I'm gone!

Here are a few suggestions for you to mull over,
When I cease to function and am planted 'neath the clover.
You are at liberty to pick and choose any one.
If needed, form a committee to get the job done!

"He always enjoyed a fine cigar;
He passed on ere too much tar!"
"Upon my stone let no bird alight;
If they do, please clean off the blight!"

"If you think this place has no appeal;
How the heck do you think I feel!"
"Old Bob owns this piece of real estate;
But no one has seen him as of late!"

Folks it's up to you to make a selection.
Just remember me with fond affection.
Choose whatever you think fits me best,
Then leave me alone to enjoy my rest!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 6/6/2012 12:23:00 PM
Step lightly over Bob herein Was a poisoned nib that done him in His writing was charming A wit so disarming Pencil-less he lies in his coffin.
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Date: 10/11/2010 4:23:00 PM
Bob, take the third and fourth verses and submit them in Andrea's contest. They're great! I hope you entered my bald eagles contest. They're a symbol of our nation's freedom. I'm judging blindly this time. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 1/31/2010 2:45:00 PM
LOL Funny epitaths, Robert. Here's one I hope will make you smile. As a journalist I always had to meet deadlines and never missed one. My boss used to marvel and once said, "When you die, your tombstone will read, 'She was never late before...'" Now stay away from those cigars. We don't want to lose you to too much "tar." Love, Carolyn
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