Oprah Winfrey

                    In the early years things were rough,
                      So you battled on becoming tough,
                  Now in life you have all the finest things,
            You have sat with stars, presidents and kings,

                        I, along with the entire nation
                Watched your amazing transformation,
                          And I shared your pain
            As your weight went up, down and up again
                      Yet you just kept on inspiring
                  Even when others were conspiring,
                          You were forever trying
                        To make the human race
                        Live in a much better place,

              Oprah's angel network roamed the land
                    Giving the needy a helping hand.
          Your Book Club give aspiring authors a start
              And God knows you've done your part.

                              I have felt the cares
                    That plagued your earlier years.
        About you and Gayle there's been a vicious rumor,
          But because you have such a sense of humor,
            Like yesterday's garbage you just throw it out,
                    Cause it's nothing more than dirt.

                          I have shared your joys,
            As you generously gave out gifts and toys
                    To many little girls and boys,
                                To the needy,
                      Sometimes to the greedy.

                    I have seen the pride in your eyes
          As you talked about those that touched your life...
                      Steadman, Solomon, Gayle too!
                      You seemed destined from birth
                        To be our angel here on earth!