Betty Ford passed away yesterday at the age of 93. She has been an inspiration to so many through her efforts to educate women about breast cancer and her wonderful work at the Betty Ford Center.
Betty Ford Former First Lady
Passing on to be with the Lord
At 93 you Lived your life to the Fullest
Putting the health of Americans
Above everything else in your dreams
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When talking about Mastectomy
Was considered taboo
You broke the silence and inspired women
To check up and seek treatment
Many American women were saved
From dying early of breast cancer
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You fought drug and alcoholic addiction
The Betty Ford Center for treatment
Of Addiction to Prescription drugs and alcohol
Is a living testimony of your personal endeavor
And demeanor for humanity
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Your were the strength behind
The scenes of the Ford Presidency
Your candour brought an extra
Air of transparency to the White House
When the White House had lost all trust
In the aftermath of Watergate
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Your death will always tug our hearts Betty
But we know from the work you did
For humanity that you did not die in vain
We shall always celebrate your illustrious life
Of love, dance, and the concern for fellow men
Rest in Peace Betty Ford
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