Where Were You Then

I held your hand when the sky fell down

When you needed someone

Through your silence, your storms, your sleepless nights

I was your light—I was your fight

Built you back when the world caved in

Carried your weight like it was thin

I was your home when you had none

I stayed until the dark was gone

But now the rain is fallin’ on me

All the damage you left behind

Tell me…

Where were you then

When my world broke too?

When I couldn’t breathe,

With everything falling on me

I was your shelter

Your steady truth

But when I’m down

You’re not around

I showed up for all your lows

So where were you when I lost hope?

Where were you then?

Where were you… then?

I cheered you on when no one cared

Took you in when you had nothing

I gave my all, wasted my time

Even when I barely had mine

Now I’m drowning in my doubt

And you’re nowhere to pull me out

You said you loved me endlessly

But where are you when I need you?

Now I’m learning what love really means

It’s more than words—it’s showing up for me

Where were you then

When my heart gave in?

When I was cracked wide open

And needed someone to hold me

I was your constant

But where’s my end?

When I’m down

You’re gone again

I caught you every time you fell

But now I’m breaking by myself

Where were you then?

Where were you… then?

Don’t say you didn’t know

Don’t say “I had no clue”

I screamed without a sound

You just chose not to move

Where were you then

When I needed grace?

When I looked around

And saw no face

I was your fighter

You gave me lies

When I cried

You closed your eyes

I stood through all your storms

But now I see what love is for

And it’s not this…

No, it’s not this…

Where were you then?

Where were you…

When I needed you?