Anita

You were a cute little Betty Boop

And loyal to your children, all of them

Regardless of their worth, and,

Regardless of their loyalty to you.

I always felt that you and I were

Alike as mothers, in one way,

We loved our children always

No matter what - no changing our minds

Even when we cried over what they did

Even though we cried when they no longer

Loved us - their own mothers.

You were so kind to me, so sweet and kind.

I felt as if you were the best mother-in-law

Ever a daughter-in-law could have.

And you were.

Would I have caught on sooner to your plight!

We thought that your second son was watching

And honoring you and we were so wrong.

By the time I realized your danger, it was too late.

Sorry is not enough, I know this now.

Would have, could have, wanted to's

Are not enough to make things right in any

Small way. So I keep on trying, seeking some

Justice for Anita, telling anyone who listens,

About you, dear cute little Betty Boop.