Gregory Richard Barden Poet Epitaph

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Tom E Aiken

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 September 21, 2018 at 12:24 PM This, and your entire repertoire of epitaphs, are all winners. Congratulations on your win. Gregory Richard Barden October 30, 2018 at 3:50 AM That's very kind of you, Curtis ... I got on a roll, I guess, lol, (it was fun!). Blessings, brother! :-)

Barbara Barry-Nishanian September 20, 2018 at 11:10 PM Not Aiken any more...you are witty! Congrats. Gregory Richard Barden October 30, 2018 at 3:49 AM LOL - Thank you so much, Barbara - blessings, Friend! :-) <3

Connie Marcum Wong September 19, 2018 at 1:30 PM That might apply to me Greg. Haha. Loved the humor in this clever piece. Congratulations on your third placement! : ) Gregory Richard Barden October 30, 2018 at 3:49 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 September 19, 2018 at 5:39 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 September 19, 2018 at 6:57 AM That is very kind of you, Geoffrey, and I thank you so much, Sir! Blessings, my friend - these were fun! :-)

Lindsay Laurie September 18, 2018 at 11:12 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 September 19, 2018 at 2:30 AM LOL - And thank YOU for my chuckle ... I'm pleased it brought a little gloomy humor your way! Blessings, my friend! :-) <3

Sandra Haight September 18, 2018 at 7:37 PM Too funny, Greg, including your title! Very clever and well-done indeed! Congratulations on your podium win. Sandra :):) Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 2:28 AM Very kind of you to say, Sandra, I'm pleased that it made you smile, my friend! :-) <3

Jan Allison September 18, 2018 at 2:42 PM Very witty Greg, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 2:25 AM That's very sweet, Jan, thanks very much! :-) <3

Andrea Dietrich September 18, 2018 at 2:29 PM awesome poem and win! Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 2:25 AM Thank you, Buddy! :-) <3

Joseph May September 18, 2018 at 1:19 PM Lol..Congrats on your win Greg.. Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 2:24 AM Thanks so much, Joseph! :-)

Line Gauthier September 18, 2018 at 12:54 PM Congrats on your podium finish with this witty epitaph, Gregory. Well done. Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 2:24 AM Thank you very much, Line! :-)

Jesse Rowe September 18, 2018 at 12:10 PM Congrats on your 3rd place finish. This was so cleverly composed and definitely got a chuckle out of me. Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 2:23 AM Many kind thanks, Jesse, this was a fun contest, and I am so appreciative of my placement! :-)

John Hamilton September 18, 2018 at 11:24 AM Just got the meaning(of the name) ha! Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 2:23 AM Glad it made you smile, my friend! :-)

Joanna Daniel September 18, 2018 at 9:32 AM Ha ha, funny one, Greg:) Gregory Richard Barden September 19, 2018 at 2:22 AM Thank you, Jo! :-)