Author Ebenezer Elliott FOR A MONUMENT TO MAJOR CARTWRIGHT . Here lies the man, for virtues only known, Who look'd on truth's fair face, and saw his own: Therefore, this humble verse attention craves; For good men's lives are holier than their graves. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments