Exit, musings on dementia Options

[Guest_poeticpiers_*]

Exit

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

[JustDaniel]

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