What's Good For Them

What's Good For Them

© by Bud Lemire on Aug 22, 2014

One thing I find in the work I do

Is doing the right thing to help you through

Common sense is usually the way to go

But every now and then, it's really hard to know

I'm a caregiver, a Personal Care Aide

Yet sometimes it can be a two sided blade

Let's say your client wants something forbidden to eat

At the age of 90, shouldn't she have that treat

If she wants a cigarette, to enjoy one little smoke

Or to sip slowly on a glass of coke

At that age, they should be able to have that pleasure

Restrictions shouldn't be things you have to measure

People who put out these limitations never realize

That age is a key factor, and should be more wise

A last bite, a last smoke, or a last sip

May be their last little pleasure before their “Passing” ship

Their time here is almost over, make it one with pleasure

Let their last days, be ones they can treasure

Restrictions can be put on those who aren't that old

But at the age of 90, nothing should be put on hold

I got the idea for this poem when I came across several situations

that got me thinking. At the age of 90, I do know if I ever reach that age

there will be no restrictions, because I will take whatever pleasure I want,

even if it kills me, that last bit of pleasure will be Heavenly. We already know

at that age, it won't be long. So why restrict? Why not let them have that little

bit of pleasure to make them happy for that moment. See them happy for the last

days of their lives.