Tom E Aiken

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My wife deplored her duty But O' was she good-looking She sold me on her beauty But killed me with her cooking ~ 3rd Place ~ in the "A Funny Epitaph" Poetry Contest, Jesse Rowe, Judge & Sponsor.

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Curtis Moorman

Date: 9/21/2018 12:24:00 PM

This, and your entire repertoire of epitaphs, are all winners. Congratulations on your win.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/30/2018 3:50:00 AM

That's very kind of you, Curtis ... I got on a roll, I guess, lol, (it was fun!). Blessings, brother! :-)

Barbara Barry-Nishanian

Date: 9/20/2018 11:10:00 PM

Not Aiken any more...you are witty! Congrats.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/30/2018 3:49:00 AM

LOL - Thank you so much, Barbara - blessings, Friend! :-) <3

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/19/2018 1:30:00 PM

That might apply to me Greg. Haha. Loved the humor in this clever piece. Congratulations on your third placement! : )

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 10/30/2018 3:49:00 AM

Thank you so much, Connie, I'm glad it made you smile, (and I'm sure your cooking is wonderful - you sure cook up some tasty verse!). Blessings, Dear Poet! :-) <3

Geoffrey Brewer

Date: 9/19/2018 5:39:00 AM

Gregory, I am amazed at the prolificity of your created epitaphs - each one a comic gem. Take this as a commendation of all of them.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/19/2018 6:57:00 AM

That is very kind of you, Geoffrey, and I thank you so much, Sir! Blessings, my friend - these were fun! :-)

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 9/18/2018 11:12:00 PM

G'day Gregory … this potential epitaph would see it erected sooner than I'd like if I got caught writing your poem - thanks for the cackle - Lindsay

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/19/2018 2:30:00 AM

LOL - And thank YOU for my chuckle ... I'm pleased it brought a little gloomy humor your way! Blessings, my friend! :-) <3