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Eunice

Eunice Kennedy Shriver has
For decades worked to bring to bear
Mental disabilities as
Needing more enlightenment there.
Starting as a home summer camp,
The special olympics was born.
Eunice lit the way with the lamp
Of respect where there had been scorn.
The Medal of Freedom award,
The nation's highest accolade,
Was given for her life work toward
The empowering path she laid.

For her compassion without end,
Eunice is a most special friend.