Where Were You Father

Watch him as he may grow Don't leave his right side For he will eventually know I've watched as he cried Because you couldn't do that You left him here alone As you hid, watched, and sat Ignoring your telephone He grew close to the dark He plays with blades Makes sure to leave a mark I watched as he bled and laid Staring at the sky Not a sound Listened to you lie And now his joy tightly bound