Epitaphs of the War (1914 – 1918)
(Appearing on a politician’s gravestone)
by
Rudyard Kipling
1865 - 1936
 
 

I could not dig, I dared not rob.
Therefore I lied to please the mob.
Now all my lies are proved untrue
And I must face the men I slew.
What tale will serve me here among
Mine angry and defrauded young