When Medicine Goes Too Far

When medicine goes too far,

His 87 years of life have been diminished,

To tubes, lines, monitors, and beeping.

The alarms tell the end is near.

Unable to speak, unable to move;

This man of honor has lost all control.

No more trips to the doctor or pharmacy;

He is imprisoned in their world now.

When will his doctors let him go?

For death cannot be cheated with medicine.

The arsenal of chemicals only offer false hope;

Because mere survival is not an acceptable goal.

Even with advance direction and legal protection;

A family must fight for respect of wishes.

With hearts and tears lying on the table.

The battle is finally won… rest in peace grandfather.

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