The First Ghosts: Most Ancient of Legacies

by Irving Finkel

If ever, A long time from now, Far into future time, In the days to come, Anyone should find this tomb, May he not clear it away; May he restore it; May that man, who finds this, Not despise it; Rather he should say as follows: ‘This tomb, I shall certainly restore it.’ May the favour he did be requited to him! Above, may his omens Be propitious! Below, May his ghosts Drink pure water!