Poem by Anthony Marabella

Waiting to march into Opening Ceremony at 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games, with our Wyoming delegation, I was approached by Special Olympics Massachusetts athlete Anthony Marabella (pictured with me below) who wrote the following poem in honor of my mother:

My poem to Mrs. Shriver

by Anthony Marabella

There are not enough words that truly say how much you have touched my life and heart in a special way

For your helpfulness and commitment to people with disabilities throughout various communities nation and worldwide

You were the designer, the leader and the guide

Throughout everything that was done success and smiles came, along with so many friendships and the flame

We stand together here and we are proud

Our voices are heard and they are loud

With love and gratitude in all we do now do

For this we shall do for you

The one who made a dream come true

Mrs. Eunice Kennedy Shriver that person is you

Thank you for letting all dreams be achieved

Inside of everyone when they’ve believed