Paul Schneiter Poet Rhyme

Dirty Dick's Funeral

Some things said at funerals
are so surprising
’tis a wonder the deceased 
doesn't start rising.

“He was the most honest of men,”
one speaker did assert.
But more than one listener
to Dirty Dick had lost a shirt.

“He always told the truth,"
his minister opted to claim.
But his long-time tax adviser
knew his lies were a shame.

“He didn’t speak ill of a soul,"
his doctor told the crowd.
But dozens he had smeared
disagreed openly and aloud.

Thus proceeded the funeral
of  Dirty Dick McGraw.
All agreed it was a sham,
praise for a man they never saw.

There is a message in this tale
all would do well to observe.
Speak a eulogy honest and true—
one the departed would deserve.

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Lindsay Laurie July 8, 2020 at 9:33 PM Hello Paul … human nature is to show respect for the dead when they don't deserve it. The truth is usually at the wake - thank you Paul - Lindsay Paul Schneiter August 6, 2020 at 4:24 AM I think you're right, Lindsay (which you unfailingly are). Some authentic scoundrels receive glowing eulogies. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. Hugs, Paul

Connie Marcum Wong June 14, 2020 at 6:24 PM People always try to speak kindly of the dead. I don't attend funerals anymore. I would say goodbye my own way. Lighting a candle with a prayer. You tell it like it is in this humorous poem Paul. Loved it! xxoo Paul Schneiter June 14, 2020 at 8:46 PM Connie, how kind and considerate of you to comment. After I posted the poem, I began to wonder if it was in bad taste. Your supportive response relieves my mind. Thank you! Hugs, Paul