His face was still and lifeless
Like I’ve never seen it before
The form resembled my loved one indeed
But I really was quite unsure

The mouth had fallen open
The brow had lost its stress
Such peace surrounded this motionless man
At his horizontal rest

I leaned in for a better glimpse
Then came an alarming ROAR!
I knew right away that this stiff was mine
For dead men just don’t snore! !

(2005)

Linda Coker

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/dead-men-don-t/