Protocols serve a function
In case you lose your mind
They are patterns that can serve you
If dementia owns your time
A place to leave your purse
Or credit cards and keys
Saves a domain search
And provides security
So some habits are degrading*(l)
And cause you sure to fail
While habits made consciously
Will serve you when you’re frail.
8/28/08
*(1) Smoking, drinking, gambling, etc.