Death , bereavement, open house, lifetime scattered.
Gone and Forgotten
Inspired by a recently witnessed event when an elderly neighbour of many years passed away. Surviving predators open the entire house to an invading public, and ‘disposed’ of all contents, down to the last. A lifetime of treasured things, and a history of this persons life, wiped out in one fell swoop of greed.
Dave Moilanen, 8 months ago
Harsh reality summed up in six words. Sorry to hear about your neighbor Marion. Death always brings out the vultures.
Kitsmumma, 8 months ago
Being a hopelessly nostalgic person Marion, I find that just so, so sad.
Cynthia Adams, 8 months ago
I have seen his myself Marion and it is a sad state of affairs..your words are so right and well done..!!
Magnetic, 8 months ago
So sad, greed is not a nice thing, brings out the worst in people. The first two words are Very close to home at the moment, I can relate very much. :-(
jesika, 8 months ago
A few days after I moved to my new house, an elderly and unknown neighbour died.
All his life went away in a furniture van…
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Meach, 8 months ago
I’ve been there – my aunt died in the summer and her house and her life were reduced to a few photographs in the space of a few days. It’s heartbreaking.
PhotogeniquE IPA, 8 months ago
yes, I seen that sort of thing happen, where family members descend like vultures. very sad.
flower68, 8 months ago
did you know a similar thing happened when Bob Marley died.Though not arranged just done.People just came into the house and took bunches of his stuff.His (oops can’t remember who)wife or mother,mother I think,was so overcome with grief she didn’t realise what was happening.One of the saddest things I’ve ever heard.
Beatriz R. Ald..., 8 months ago
Very sad. Human nature at their worst.
frogster, 8 months ago
Yes I’ve seen it many times and its so sad, familys have been torn apart from fighting over items.
jamiewinter, 8 months ago
very true words.
AngelArtist, 8 months ago
The predators are totally dreadful, and that is what happens when people love Materialism, Lifestyles and Stuff instead of loving those whom they should love.
Geraldine Lefoe, 8 months ago
Hey we had an old aunt who beat this phenomenon. She lived to 102 but not before she had given away all her important stuff to family members who she knew would appreciate it. She gave my daughter a little chest of drawers her father had made for her during the depression and told her the story behind it so naturally it is treasured now. The secret is to deal with it before you go and not have too much stuff.
Lumineux, 8 months ago
She sounds like a very canny lady PG, the other solution is to leave a detailed will. Most people don’t even have one, believe it or not…perhaps, like the people mentioned here, they think they will live forever. shrug
Wendy Slee KMA, 7 months ago
disturbing tale, but it happens all so often.
I was upset when a very dear “old” friend tried to give me her stuff, I hated the thought of her dying, now I realize why it was probably a great idea…..(and am glad she did!)
Lumineux, 7 months ago
I agree Wendy. It may sound almost morbid when someone begins to give their things away before the end, but far better this way than the other, I think. Thanks for stopping by.
Teresa Zieba, 6 months ago
My motto: Try to give while you live so you know where it goes. The lady was smart and didn’t want her family and friends fighting over her possesions. The more you have the more sense it makes.
Lumineux, 6 months ago
Absolutely agree Teresa. Thanks
Leon Walker, 6 months ago
Fortunate are we who leave a legacy. Great little piece!!!
C.C. Arshagra, 6 months ago
I’m ripped open with the sad facts that your nearly wordless poem and insightful description exposes.
You have somehow managed to give a memory of justice to her soul with this little piece of writing.
Lumineux in reply to C.C. Arshagra’s comment, 6 months ago
Thank you for your kind words CC, she was a dear friend.
Susan Trigg, 5 months ago
So very sad – I witnessed this sort of event once when I was a child and never forgot it. Luckily the memory of this person lives on inside you.
Lumineux in reply to Susan Trigg’s comment, 5 months ago
Thank you for your kind words Susan. It is something I doubt I will ever forget either. It was heartbreaking.
Metamorphosis, 3 months ago
sad to hear about your neighbour Lumineux… though your poem is six words it is a powerful statement for her as her memory lives on with you…
Lumineux in reply to Metamorphosis’s comment, 3 months ago
I hope I do her a little justice Meta, she was the only grandmother I knew, even though we were not blood related.
I thank you so for your kind and caring words.
Metamorphosis, 3 months ago
by the poem and your comment Lumineux, i feel that you have…. it sounds like it is a strong bond between of you that won’t be broken….my thoughts are with you…
Lumineux in reply to Metamorphosis’s comment, 3 months ago
:-o)
~ HEIDI HORVA..., 3 months ago
Very well written.. Sad.