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The Last Hurrah

The Last Hurrah
 
When I’m old and knackered and all my body parts
Have fallen into disrepair, need regular jump starts
If my eyes can’t see and I can’t hear what you say
Don’t force feed me with remedies, just help me on my way
 
My poor old mum’s been in the wars, in fact she had a fall
We called the ambulance and she was rushed to hospital
Oh, the ward is so depressing,  nurse does what she can
But it’s not for me, oh no, I’ve got a more appealing plan
 
Honestly, what is the point? Why keep the old and sick
Dosed up to the eyeballs - it just defies logic
When I decide I’ve had enough, the time is right for me
I want the right to end my life at home with dignity
 
I agree with what they say though, there must be laws in place
To protect the weak and vulnerable, you know, just in case
Apparently some people are mean and calculating
They might put pressure on if you start procrastinating
 
But it really gets my goat, it just doesn’t make much sense
When the world is fit to burst but it’s a criminal offence
To top yourself, ie, reduce the human race by one
If all your bits have jacked it in and life’s no longer fun
 
I don’t see what the difference is, I’m sure you will agree
When animals fall ill we call the vet to set them free
So why should we be forced to travel all the way
To Switzerland for goodness sake to send us on our way
 
It’s a crazy situation, it really seems absurd
That do-gooders and Nanny State should have the final word
Principles and morals are the luxuries they voice
I’m fighting for the freedom just to have the bloody choice!
 
I’ve signed all the petitions, the euthanasia campaign
I go out on the rallies in the wind, the snow and rain
I don’t know why we bother though, we don’t get very far
But we can’t give in, we have to win - this is our last hurrah!
 
So just throw a leaving party, we’ll keep our spirits high
A hug goodbye and lots of love, it’s time to say goodbye
A dose of something lethal washed down with a g and t
Or maybe just a biscuit and a final cup of tea!
 
(The Last Hurrah won Editor’s Choice in the March issue of Silver Surfers online)

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