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My Final Request
John L. Ames
When I grow very feeble
And never feel well-
There's no heaven in living
Each long day is hell.
I'll not take serums
And millions of pills all wrapped in enormous bills.
When my organs won't work
Then I want to quit.
I'll not have pumps and tubes
And all that bit.
No M.D
mechanic will
Control my old body;
I'll just take two aspirin
And a large hot toddy.
From: A Map of Days
Senior Adult Writing Project Scottsdale Community College
When I grow very feeble
And never feel well-
There's no heaven in living
Each long day is hell.
I'll not take serums
And millions of pills all wrapped in enormous bills.
When my organs won't work
Then I want to quit.
I'll not have pumps and tubes
And all that bit.
No M.D
mechanic will
Control my old body;
I'll just take two aspirin
And a large hot toddy.
From: A Map of Days
Senior Adult Writing Project Scottsdale Community College