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Oh Lord grant me the right to die
before I lose my dignity.
I do not want to linger on
when my intelligence is gone.
Why should I suffer needlessly?
when I no longer want to live.
I’d rather end it painlessly.
I’ve thought it out I’m positive.
I don’t mind being old and ill
as long as I can think clearly.
But forced to live against my will
I think is pointless cruelty.
So do not strive to keep alive
when living on is negative.
13 May. 06
You've essentially spoken for me, my friend. I've already lost enought of my ability and dignity. I certainly do not want any heroic measures to be taken to keep me 'alive' if God calls me home. I'll be just fine on the other side, waitin' patiently for the others to arrive.
Thank you for the thoughtful, touching read.
in Light of losing it, Daniel
I agree with you totally!
I honestly think that in light of my slowly dwindling recent memory ability that, though I may not be experiencing the onset of dementia, the aging of my brain is taking a toll... and if I didn't do the occasional crossword puzzle and cryptogram and jumble and occasionally play Scrabble (if I can find an opponent!)... and write poetry every day, I'd probably lose it!
Of course I'm still very active in the social work field, working with families of persons with mental illness
deLightin' in your friendship, Daniel
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