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Geezer's Last Word... [Write your epitaph 6/23].

It's all the same with everyone
I was here, I lived and died
Some will feel, good he's gone
there's those that can't decide

I'll be cremated, not buried deep
underneath the grass
No place for you to piss upon
but you can kiss my ash!

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The poem titled "Geezer's Last Word..." presents a humorous and light-hearted take on the concept of an epitaph. The poem's structure consists of two quatrains, each with an AABB rhyme scheme. This simple structure allows for a clear and concise message.

In the first quatrain, the speaker acknowledges the universal nature of life and death, which is a common theme in epitaphs. The lines "I was here, I lived and died" and "Some will feel, good he's gone" suggest that the speaker is aware of the mixed emotions people may have about their passing.

The second quatrain introduces the idea of cremation as the speaker's preferred method of laying to rest. The use of humor in "No place for you to piss upon / but you can kiss my ash!" adds a playful twist to the poem, making it memorable and engaging.

To improve the poem, consider the following suggestions:

1. In the first line, "It's all the same with everyone," consider rephrasing it to create a stronger opening statement that captures the reader's attention. For example: "A common fate we all must share."

2. In the second quatrain, the phrase "underneath the grass" could be replaced with a more vivid image to create a stronger contrast with the idea of cremation. For example: "Not buried deep in cold, damp earth."

3. The poem's rhythm could be made more consistent by adjusting the syllable count in each line. For instance, the second line could be shortened to "I lived, I died, now here I lie."

Overall, the poem effectively uses humor and a simple structure to convey the speaker's thoughts on their own passing and preferred method of burial. By refining the imagery and rhythm, the poem can become even more engaging and memorable.

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your religious background which is "Hinduism". The last respect or rites giving to a dead person- (antim sanskar).

My dad was alive and predicted where he would be buried. Truly, we fulfilled that. Same with my mum.
A very powerful piece!
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"By virtue of creativity, my literary genre is poetry".

~Jackweb

a smudge of Hinduism somewhere, but I am not of any religious persuasion. I believe that there is a reason for my being here on Earth, but I do not know why. I feel when my purpose is fulfilled, I will be allowed to leave this life and come back again to work on my faults until I get it all right. If that makes me a Hindu, I guess I might be. Thanks for your read and comments
~ Geez.
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Beautifully done! I love it.

Thanx,
Steve

I guess it is about all that one can hope for, short, sweet and to the point! ~ Geez.
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...captures an irascible spirit, love it man, love it!

Got that irascible spirit! I think like Houdini, if I can come back I will, but I will be sure to play a few jokes on some people and outright haunt the shit out of others! Thanks for your read and comment. ~ Geezer.
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Very good, made me laugh. Ruby :)

Give and grow - let's raise our verses together. I'm happy to comment on your work and appreciate a comment on mine.

make you laugh. I think that is a good thing! Thanks for your read and comment. ~ Geez.
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Wonderful! Says it all!
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to have the last word if I can, so I will be back if it's possible. I have a list! ~ Geez.
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Ahhhhhh, Geez.

Best one yet.

Obi.

Those ashes sure taste dry lol

Best Epitaph ever! I would expect nothing less than that last line! Well done!

~RoseBlack~

I absolutely love this one, it's not overly sappy & it's got a punchline, graveyards might not be so sad if all headstones had them. unfortunately, they aren't appropriate for everyone's situation.

Bravo!!

p.s. if they tried to piss on your grave I'd knock their back teeth out, Smile.

love and higgliest bugs Sis xxx

“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” — W.B. Yeats

I'm not that sappy kind of guy as you well know! At least not about my final resting place. Wendy says that she will keep my ashes in the urn, next to the bed so that she can blame me for any bad dreams, and reach over and shake me up. LoL
Thanks for your read and comments, Higgest bugs, ~ Geez.
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