his things

they go to clean
out the remains of his things.
the pots
on the stove,
the silverware, the dishes
in the sink.
the clothes,
still hanging in the dark
closets.
no will has mentioned
what to do with
any of this.
who would wear his
shoes, his watch,
his ring. who will
pick up the book he
earmarked
and turned over for later
when there would be more time
to read.