So simple . . .

and so beautiful. An adaption by Twain of a much longer poem by the Australian poet Robert Richardson. The story and original poem is here.

Epitaph of Olivia Susan Clemens (1866-1890)
by Robert Richardson and adapted by Mark Twain

Warm summer sun,
shine kindly here;
Warm southern wind,
blow softly here;

Green sod above,
lie light, lie light --
Good-night, dear heart,
good-night, good-night.