Likely Epitaph

Tom Hobbes’ epitaph,

“… the true philosopher’s stone” -

Tomb bumper sticker.

Likely Epitaph (After Li Po)

Here lies John so drunk

He fell from his boat and drowned

Embracing the moon.

Likely epitaph:

Here lies John who burst

Spontaneous into flame

Sitting on the bus.

Likely Epitaph

Here lies biker John

Who thought the way clear but grabbed

A lap-full of deer.