The Final Stage

We save some money, if we can, So when we’re up in age, We’ll have enough to get us through That final “elder” stage. To me, that always meant that I’d Be set for life to spend On all the things I love to do Right up until the end. But lawyers talk of nursing homes Or live-in help or worse And all my hard-earned savings Someday might just pay a nurse. Instead of using money To get through old age with ease, I’d much prefer to exit A la Thelma and Louise.