Some men have never been boy's

I know my death was foretold
But where were you when I died
When my withered essence began to unfold
And the lady sorrow became my loving bride
I loved an idea, maybe a naive illusion
But my childhood needs and your wants collided
And the end result brought confusion
Leaving my mind untimely misguided
Where were you when I fell apart
When hope clawed at my seams
And exposed a closed heart
Your actions I no longer redeem
I lost the frame, my flame, that glorious spark
And while they scream and dream at my dreaded requiem
You shall find my mind and soul is tainted altogether dark
But where were you when I died
When I was lonely and crying
Because demons preyed upon my mind
leaving scars with all their spying
And while they sliver down my sleeve
I failed to breathe but not to see
And as I speak I start to scream
Where were you when I needed faith
When I needed a mentor
And got nothing more than a wraith
This life is hopeful but full of despair
Like my heart aching within the break
I have no remorse and without a doubt not a care
Shed no tears now for your lost time's sake
Where were you when needed the most
When I sacrificed my soul
And became a ghost
I except no reason nor any excuse
And I condemn for the rape of my time
And all of the secluded abuse
Within my nightmares you perpetrated the worst crime
Where were you when I was on my knees
Begging for a divine gift if you please
One moment for you to look at me
Am I a blessing or a disease

By Dade Ripley
Inspired by my old man