Ford Poem by Randy Johnson

(Dedicated to Gerald Ford who died December 26,2006.)

In 1974 you became the 38th President of the United States.
You were President for only a short time but you were great.
You were a fantastic man while you lived.
But when you pardoned Nixon, it was something that many didn't forgive.
In 1976 you didn't get elected.
People held Nixon's pardon against you and Carter was who they selected.
You died on December 26, I hope your last Christmas was merry.
People mourn your death, Jerry.