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Poem
September 5, 1857
The American
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
A humorous epitaph from a single grave in a Texas town, where a husband is buried back-to-back with his wife, expressing relief from her in death.
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OCR Quality
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Full Text
There is a town out in Texas, in which it is said there is but one grave, upon the slab of which is written the following epitaph:
Underneath this turf doth lie.
Back to back, my wife and I.
Generous stranger, spare the tear,
For, could she speak, I cannot hear.
Happier far than when in life—
Free from noise and free from strife;
When the last trump the air shall fill.
If she gets up, I'll just lie still!
Underneath this turf doth lie.
Back to back, my wife and I.
Generous stranger, spare the tear,
For, could she speak, I cannot hear.
Happier far than when in life—
Free from noise and free from strife;
When the last trump the air shall fill.
If she gets up, I'll just lie still!
What sub-type of article is it?
Epitaph
Epigram
What themes does it cover?
Death Mourning
What keywords are associated?
Epitaph
Humor
Marriage
Death
Texas
Poem Details
Subject
Epitaph On A Grave In Texas
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
Underneath This Turf Doth Lie.
Back To Back, My Wife And I.
If She Gets Up, I'll Just Lie Still!