Here’s a poem on passive euthanasia, which has been allowed by the Supreme Court, by Dr. Amrinder, for Different Truths.

In case, I become a terminal case
Do not put me on to a ventilator.
Keep it free for those who can survive
Instead of letting the hopeless, linger on.

In case, I become a terminal case
Please do not resuscitate
Let my battle-weary, time-scarred body
Lay down arms, with quiet dignity.

In case, I become a terminal case
Please, no life support for me.
Why keep alive a lifeless life
When, it no longer wants to live.

In case, I become a terminal case
With sunken eyes and wrinkled skin
No amount of IV fluids can restore the
Shrivelled form, to its former glory.

So, just put a flower in my hair
And bid your final farewells,
And let a life well lived rest,
At last, in eternal peace.

©Dr. Amrinder Kaur Bajaj

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Dr. Amrinder Kaur Bajaj

Dr Amrinder Kaur Bajaj is a senior gynaecologist, an award-winning author, columnist, and poetess. She also writes editorials for newspapers like The Times of India, Tribune and India Express. At present, she is attached to FMRI (Fortis Memorial Research Institute) Gurgaon. She also teaches Minimally Access Surgery to national and international postgraduate doctors at The Medicity Gurgaon.