Clarence Michael James Stanislaus Dennis - An Epitaph lyrics

I've lived a rather careless life, And many a fault have I; But I'd have you not stress the strife What time I come to die. I'd rather have you talk about My qualities humane; As one who cut the rough stuff out, And has not lived in vain. So, when you seek to laud my worth, Write this - let truth prevail: 'He lived for many years on earth, Yet never k**ed a whale.'