Many years ago whilst in Switzerland
I discovered a rather charming tradition
Which although a little macabre
Was quite interesting
It seems that when an elder
Is on the point of death
He is taken to a hill
With a clear view
Of the mountains beyond
It is there that he is strapped
To a sturdy chair
To enjoy the magnificence
Of the mountain
But that is not all
As the most beautiful woman
In the village
Soon stands in front of him
Totally naked
And without shame
The reasoning is that the dying man
Will witness the beauty of God’s creations
As he fades slowly in to the after life