I Didn'T

i
When you sought after my attention 
didn't I 
find time for you? 
 
When you opened up your heart to me 
didn't I 
close my mouth for you? 
 
When you were weak and losing hope 
didn't I 
give strength to you? 
 
When you were low on your provisions 
didn't I 
break bread for you? 
 
 
ii
When people didn't want to touch you 
didn't I 
reach out to you? 
 
When many had reason to doubt you 
didn't I 
still vouch for you? 
 
When accusers knocked at your door 
didn't I 
answer for you? 
 
When all your foes began to attack 
didn't I 
fight them with you? 
 
iii
When I noticed you needed guidance 
didn't I 
give advice to you? 
 
When it was clear that you'd become lost 
didn't I 
look out for you? 

When I sensed you doubted yourself 
didn't I 
re-assure you? 
 
And when I was hurt by your actions 
didn't I 
soon forgive you? 
 
iv 
But...
 
When I faltered and became taboo 
did I see your face? 
I didn't. 
 
When I crumbled and needed support 
did I feel your embrace? 
I didn't. 
 
When I wanted to hear 
"How are you?" 
did I hear your voice? 
I didn't. 
 
So when you ponder why 
I killed our friendship, 
I hope you realise... 
I 
didn't. 

Mike Concise
www.MikeConcise.com

emotionsfriendhurtlonelinessrelationshipfree verse

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