What is a good epitath poem?

Answer by  PZ (1206)

There are many versions of my favorite epitaph verse, which is said to have originated from a Puritan cemetery in New England. It goes: Stranger, as you're passing by, as you are now, so once was I. As I am now, so you shall be. Prepare yourself to follow me.

Answer by  GrimReaper (6)

Epitaphs can be serious or humorous. They can be as simple as, "I was here and now I'm gone." Or a longer and somewhat common epitaph on older tombstones says, "Remember friend as you walk by, as you are now so once was I. As I am now you will surely be. Prepare thyself to follow me."