Owing to my long somewhat chequered life
There have been escapes from serious strife,
Escape from death or severe injury
And how I’ve avoided a mystery.
Survival, though, leads to contemplation
Not for the first time, of my extinction.
So will it be fast or will it be slow?
Something which if possible, I should know.
I hope to go gentle - mentioned before
As this is something I cannot ignore.
Now to achieve this if my end is slow
And too painful – I expect you know
That to die with dignity is my claim,
One I’ve advocated time and again.
Now please wake up, those who may be unsure
This is for me – you be free to deplore –
Just keep YOUR morality out of MY end.