How to write an epitaph poem

How to write an epitaph poem

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  How To Writean Epitaph PoemKathleen C. Rich
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  What Is AnEpitaph An epitaph poem is a short, memorable poem written on a deceased person's tombstone. A good epitaph poem sums up an important message about the person's life, or a core aspect of their personality (Lee, 1).
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  Steps To WritingAn EpitaphStep 1Research epitaph poems to see how they are writtenVisit a local cemetery and look on the tombstonesUse resources such as the Bible and poetry books
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  Step 2Write downthings about the person’s life and personalityUse things such as:QuotesFunny storiesTheir history
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  Step 3Write downimportant roles this person held. Such as mother, father, aunt or military personnel.Write down ways that this person impacted lives through work or in everyday life.Example: To know even one life breathed easierbecause she lived is to know shetruly succeeded while here.
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  Step 4Decide whatqualities or accomplishments you want to focus on.Example: His true wealth was in his generous heart. And what endless wealth he did have. Once you have narrowed it down, pick a main theme that you want the epitaph to follow
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  Step 5Create thepoemMost epitaphs are short and memorableRemember they must fit on a tombstoneThey do not have rhyme, but they should flow
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  Step 6Put theepitaph away for a day and then take it out later to editHave relatives and close friends read it for advice to improve itMake necessary changes until you are satisfied (Lee, 1)
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  ReferencesEverlife Memorials (2004).Epitaphs for Males - Father, Son, Brother. Retrieved from http://www.everlifememorials.com/v/headstones/epitaphs-males.htmLee, A. (2010). How to Write an Epitaph Poem. Retrieved from http://www.ehow.com/how_6396037_write-epitaph-poem.html