Terry Miller Poet Rhyme

Vultures Circling

They soon circle around a death;
rapidly after the last breath.
While the body is yet still warm,
they come, with haste, the greedy swarm.
Siblings, children, lost cousins, friends
all picking through the odds and ends.
Some wailing of a promise made
or claiming for a debt unpaid.
Who gets the house, the watch of gold?
"Much more," they say, "So we've been told."
"Secret accounts; a home abroad
The jewels left by old aunt Maude,
a diamond ring, a fancy car,
also, that etching by Renoir".
And then, the words that make all swoon:
At some time in the afternoon
executors enunciate
"There's naught left in this estate
all given to a home for dogs
a while before he popped his clogs".



Pick-A-Title, Vol 31 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Edward Ibeh  
Date wrote: 24th July 2022

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Sotto Poet July 31, 2022 at 9:13 AM Terry, this is of the highest caliber. You did an excellent job of describing the event, which I can attest to having personally witnessed. Excellent work on the writing. Terry Miller August 1, 2022 at 7:45 AM I appreciate your comments very much; thank you.

Valsa George July 31, 2022 at 2:14 AM A true representation of the hypocrisy and greed expressed soon after a death, especially if he/ she has enormous wealth ! Relatives crowd together like vultures making unnecessary claims ! It is so painful to understand that they value wealth more than the deceased. A great poem, Terry ! Terry Miller August 1, 2022 at 7:44 AM Thank you so much for visiting and your kind comments

Mystic Rose Rose July 25, 2022 at 3:48 PM there are many of those around, scary, nice poem well described Terry Terry Miller July 27, 2022 at 6:43 AM Thank you for your kind comments.

Robert Gorelick July 25, 2022 at 2:37 PM Every dog has it day! Good allegory. Robert Terry Miller July 27, 2022 at 6:43 AM Appreciate it, Robert.

L Milton Hankins July 24, 2022 at 5:33 PM Oh wow, this is fantastic, Terry. I have actually seen it happen, and you described it perfectly. Very nice writing. Terry Miller July 27, 2022 at 6:44 AM Thank you, Milton, I, too have witnessed this

Jeff Kyser July 24, 2022 at 4:20 AM Terrific, Terry. Good twist on the phrase and some nice images of a not-so-nice all-too-common event. Yay, dogs! Terry Miller July 27, 2022 at 6:45 AM Yep it's gone to the dogs; thanks for your warm comments Jeff