Robbing the Dead

Reading the obits they saw his demise Their interest peaked, a crime they devised They ransacked his home, stole memories, treasures Not giving a thought to their hurtful measures While robbing the dead, and raping his heirs What gain could be found from stealing his wares His children were awed by the cruel scam And no one knew why thieves went on the lam After taking his goods and selling for cash Dear family heirlooms just paid for their stash *My father’s house was ransacked as soon as the obit appeared in the newspaper. Police say this happens often. Entry for Susan Burch’s “Show Me the Anger” contest.