Where were you?

Where were you?

written by Corey L. Stokes

When I needed you there 

you were the shadows in the night,

never around to hear my cries,

to wipe my tears, or say "it's alright".

You weren't there to hear or see

or applaud with the crowd.

Not a touchdown nor a dance

not a word from you! No, not a sound

Where were you 

when my world came crashing in,

When the world fell upon my shoulders?

and I had to bear the weight of your sin

Where where you 

when this boy you didn't raise

had to stand up and be a man 

tell me where was my praise.

In my darkest hour, 

or in my brightest light,

when I rose and when I fell 

where was your strength?

When I needed a father, a friend

When I needed you,

in my times of despair and happiness

where were you?