Epitaphs

Willy Nilly

Here lies Willy’s mortal clay In its Mother Earth’s caresses. Willy’s soul has flown away-- Where it is you have two guesses.

Here lies Bill

Here lies Bill, the son of Fred. He lied alive; he now lies dead.

Tears, Idle Tears

Oh, stranger, dry the starting tear! Kaiser Bill is buried here.

Pax

’Neath this stone lies Kaiser Bill. He sought for peace--he seeks it still.

Requiescat

Here Wilhelm sleeps. For Mercy’s sake, Tread softly, friend, lest he should wake!

Ashes to Ashes

Swallow him, O Earth, for he, Did his best to swallow thee.