Author Richard Eugene Burton Better than all the tombstones' glosses sleek,One tear wiped secretly from sorrow's cheek;Instead of marble complimentings then,Give me warm mention on the lips of men. 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