A Modest Proposal
A Modest Proposal
By Elton Camp
A solution to the nursing home problem found
There are two groups who must switch around
To nursing homes the criminals must move
The old folks to prison their lot to improve
Pensioners would get showers twice a week
And have interesting hobbies they can seek
For free all their medical needs will be met
And any necessary medications they’ll get
Constant video monitoring would be in place
To provide instant response just in case
Twice a week their bedding made clean
Clothes washed and ironed will be keen
Three square meals a day they’d enjoy
A library and weight room to employ
There’ll be a secure exercise yard
To get a television won’t be hard
The criminals would get meals cold
And have to do whatever they’re told
One shower a week will be all
And often no attendant to call
If they complain, nobody will care
Or listen to those living in there
Six thousand a month crooks will pay
And have no hope of ever getting away
For this proposal, criticism I may get
Though I can’t benefit from it yet
Of selfish motives I am free
It’s what seems best to me
Copyright © Elton Camp | Year Posted 2014
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