Where were you when I needed you?
I turn around and you’re not there
I thought you really cared for me
My problems you would willingly share
You would be there to support and to comfort me
When I felt down… and all alone
You would hold me and take care of me
Not offer support solely by the phone
In my crisis…my moment of darkness
I reached out… seeking your hand
But found you were busy in your own world
Beside me you were not willing to stand
Words can be so convincing…
Promises easily made…
But the truth is found when the need arises
You’re not there; it was all a charade
Life has a way of revealing the truth
Showing me you’re not truly there
Except for your needs; for your own concerns
Your life and time you’re not willing to spare
So my question to you is “where were you?”
But the answer is crystal clear
You’re not with me when I’ve needed you
I have only your words; words found insincere
I’ll make it on my own; I always do
And beside me; I look for you no more
You words have lost meaning…and so have you
Things will never be as they were before
I want someone who will stand with me
When I have needs; their presence does not fade
Someone to be my strength; whom I can call upon
When I feel alone; when I feel afraid
So now it is my turn to walk away from you
To take my heart; never to offer it again
You’ll be someone that exists…for one purpose alone
But you’ll never be more than a so-called “friend”.
So I thank you for the lesson I’ve been taught today
I’m a good student…my lessons I learn well
You are where you are…away from me
My test of faith… today… you did fail
So you are free; no worries; I will not burden you
Your strength and time I will not ask you to give
I will no longer wonder where you are
For what I need; you obviously can’t give
Written by TaVona Salaz Treadwell