Is it enough to say
That I saw a man today
Who was proud and fit
Good looking and well dressed
Asking for supplies
So that he could clean up
A mess left by another
He wanted
And was willing
And asking
To help

Is it enough to say
That his attendant
For in this place
There are attendants
Kindly refused his request
And said she would be happy
To clean up the mess
He wanted
And was willing
And asking
To help

Is it enough to say
That the attendants
Do not want cleaning chemicals
In the hands of the residents
No matter how proud and fit
Or good looking and well dressed
They might be
He wanted
And was willing
And asking
To help

Is it enough to say
That there is often a clash
Between wanting to give
The dignity of participation
And wanting to provide
Care and protection
And knowing oversight
He wanted
And was willing
And asking
To help