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They crawl out of the woodwork Shedding lots of crocodile tears Grieving for an ancient relative They’ve not visited for many years ‘Auntie Annie’ is barely warm But now you see the relations swarm Waiting for the will to be read They rub their hands with glee Hoping they will be left Lots of lovely money ‘Grieving relatives’ is rubbish!! Some are taking the mick …. These mercenary vultures simply make me sick! 28th January 2017

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Elizabeth Kinch

Date: 2/5/2017 3:39:00 PM

Brilliant write.

Jan Allison
Date: 2/5/2017 3:45:00 PM

Thanks Elizabeth sadly quite a few people can relate to this :-( hugs Jan xx

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 1/30/2017 4:02:00 PM

Such a cool poem, Jan. The biting wit of truth is snappingly on point. This is a 7 and a fave. Sweet double combo to you for offering up this delicious treat. Great poem. L & P ~ always.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/30/2017 4:07:00 PM

Thanks for the comment and the fave :-) I think this poem touches a nerve with its theme!:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/28/2017 4:05:00 PM

- Crocodile tears ... and greed ... makes me sick - A great poem, with truth Jan - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 1/29/2017 10:19:00 AM

Thanks Anne Lise sadly there are people who can relate to it first hand:-( hugs jan xx

Winged Warrior

Date: 1/28/2017 1:31:00 PM

Ah, family love...until somebody bites the dust...then, "show me the money!" lol...great write Jan...god bless...^WW^

Jan Allison
Date: 1/29/2017 10:19:00 AM

exactly ^WW^ its sad they crawl out the woodwork:-( hugs jan xx

Abdullah Alhemaidy

Date: 1/28/2017 1:01:00 PM

It's a fact and sad. Money is their god.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/29/2017 10:21:00 AM

it is sad:-( hugs Jan xx

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/28/2017 12:49:00 PM

Oh, Jan, I'm glad this has never happened in my family. Funerals should unite families in times of loss, not serve as preludes to inheritances. Poignant and powerful writing! Hugs, Carolyn

Jan Allison
Date: 1/29/2017 10:21:00 AM

Just be thankful Carolyn and hope you are never involved with it in the future:-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 1/28/2017 12:22:00 PM

I have cousins that disowned the family after my grandmother died thinking a fortune was taken from them...I got a Hummel that my gram thought looked like me and it made me happy.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/29/2017 10:23:00 AM

Its sad Tim it tears families apart and its all down to greed:-( hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/28/2017 12:09:00 PM

and I know you deal with one personally!! So your humor is very natural in this case and I love it.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/28/2017 12:15:00 PM

Hope it never happens in your family:-( hugs Jan xx

Lim'Rik Flats

Date: 1/28/2017 11:10:00 AM

Grampa was silly, but lots of fun//spent all his money, until he was done//With a twinkling eye//he'd say, "When I die//let it be a sad, sad day...for EVERYONE" (or something to that effect;-) Huggerdooskies ~ john. ps. I don't think I'm in anyone's will, but I'm probably in their "won't." ;-0

Jan Allison
Date: 1/28/2017 11:52:00 AM

Ha ha ha great one John:-) hugs Jan xx

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 1/28/2017 10:08:00 AM

These vultures of fortunes are all over the world, always trying to take advantage of people they never really cared for! A huge seven dearest, Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/28/2017 11:53:00 AM

Vultures is the word for them!:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/28/2017 10:07:00 AM

Hi Jan, Money can make a loving family become enemies real fast. So glad that I don't have no rich aunt, that I know of any way- Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 1/28/2017 11:54:00 AM

I've lived through it Alexis it is a horrid experience:-( hugs Jan xx

Daniel Turner

Date: 1/28/2017 8:47:00 AM

I've seen brothers and sisters become blood enemies over broken worthless furniture. It's disgusting! I can assure you one thing, if they don't come around while I'm alive, there'll be no need to come after I'm gone. Love the poem, Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/28/2017 11:50:00 AM

It's sad Alexis we are like cinderella and the ugly sister lol but I still have mum and are truly blessed:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.
Date: 1/28/2017 9:11:00 AM

That is so sad. In the end money is just money. You can't take it with you. Relationships with our loved one's is priceless. So happy you have a relationship with your mom. Maybe one day you and your sister will reconcile- Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 1/28/2017 8:51:00 AM

My sister hasn't spoken to me over dad's will in over 14 months Daniel - yet she is the one who has inherited - long drawn out story but I will never have contact with her again - she gained financially but I still have mum in my life:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 1/28/2017 8:12:00 AM

Very well said when a love one passess they all seem to come out . Why? When they never were around.

Jan Allison
Date: 1/28/2017 8:32:00 AM

I said to hubby no flowers at my funeral if they cant buy me them when I;m alive they are no darn used to me when I'm dead lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 1/28/2017 8:06:00 AM

So true Jan, they swoop in like vultures.. it's on greed that they feed..

Jan Allison
Date: 1/28/2017 8:30:00 AM

It's so sad to see Jospeh but you hear of it happening all too often:-( hugs jan xx

Charlie Smith

Date: 1/28/2017 8:03:00 AM

Warm and fuzzy folks for any time of need, or so it sounds. I think I may be related...

Jan Allison
Date: 1/28/2017 8:29:00 AM

I used to work in an insurance office and people would come in with 'penny policies' and be so disappointed when they got just a few pounds or even worse find out the policy had been cashed in before it matured!:-( hugs Jan xx