Where were you..

Where were you when I started second grade?
I was so scared, scared of what the others kids would say
Everyone else seemed to have a daddy, everyone except me

Where were you when I had my first sleepover?
I watched as all the other girl's were dropped off by their daddy's, hugging and kissing
It made me sad to know that it was my mommy who dropped me off

Where were you when I sang in the choir?
I had a solo, it was the very best part
I looked into the crowd searching for your face, but you weren't there, you were never there

Where were you when I got straight A's?
I was so excited, so proud of what I had done
But you weren't there to see the satisfaction in my eyes

Where were you when mommy started to drink excessively?
It was so hard to cope, when she hated us so much
If you had been there she wouldn't have tried to kill herself, she might have been happy

Where were you when they put me in a foster home?
If you had been here, they wouldn't of had to
All the years I was stuck with someone else, could have been avoided if only you had stayed

Where were you when I went to Homecoming?
The dress I wore was red and short; it looked amazing on me
But you weren't there to see, weren't there to smile and tell me I was still your little girl

Where were you when I felt so alone?
When I needed the love of a father, to dry my tears away
To hold me tight and tell me everything would be ok

Where were you when I needed you?