It's against the law to **** someone,
who hurts you in some way.
But ****** is always justified,
by mothers everyday.

When you think about abortion,
do you see the child inside?
The babies life you want to stop,
has no where else to hide.

You tell yourself many things,
like it doesn't have a soul.
Think of the future your about to destroy,
by using birth control.

There are many ways to save it's life,
for the mothers who do not care.
And adoption is the answer,
for a couple in despair.

Here we are, in the land of the free.
But think about your life, and what do you see?
I see many things, that imprison us all.
Our future is grim, in this country that will fall.

We have grown so much, that people live in the street.
Our children are precious, and often times beat.
The prisons are overflowing, but they make more laws.
And yet you believe, that it's for a good cause.

There's no work in sight, for the ones who are poor.
The rich are strong, but still they want more.
Our government is powerful, and has many flaws.
And yet you believe, that it's for a good cause.

Our people are starving, because nobody will give.
It's becoming a struggle, for our families to live.
We are all in debt, because the bank gives us draws.
And yet you believe, that it's for a good cause.

The taxes get higher, and the laws get worse.
Being born in this country, has become a curse.
This is what I see, in this land we call free.
Your cause might be good, but it's affecting you and me.

Where were you, when I was in pain?
I was lonely and cold, out in the rain.
I wanted to cry, but could shed no tear.
When I needed your help, you chose not to hear.

Where were you, when I needed a friend?
To give me some help, or a hand to lend.
I've been alone, and empty inside.
And so I ran, far away to hide.

Where were you, when I needed love?
We started to fight, when push came to shove.
A simple hug, or a kiss would do.
You never even said, I love you.

Where were you, when I was lost?
I was left alone, the price it cost.
I needed someone, to show me the way.
I've been hurting a lot, ever since that day.

Where were you, when I was young and free?
What was more important, then being with me?
Why were other things, higher on your list?
Why did you treat me, like I didn't even exist?

Where were you, when I needed a Dad?
I was lonely and scared, and often times sad.
I needed someone, who's friendship was true.
Where were you, when I needed you?

Through a child's eyes, what they see becomes real.
Confused and misunderstood, they don't know how to feel.
They express there pain, there love, and there curiosity.
But when do we ever, make them our first priority?

We work real hard, to put a roof over there head.
We work real hard, to make sure they get fed.
We work real hard, to put clothes on there back.
But when were not working, there's something we lack.

We don't communicate, with our children very good.
Quality time doesn't come, nor as often as it should.
We drink and do drugs, so we can run away.
And in the end, it is them that will pay.

We blame them for our lives, and the choices we've made.
And we blame them for the bills, and the money we've paid.
We make them feel unwanted, unloved, and even alone.
And when they turn out just like us, we ***** and we moan.

Think about your child, and the things that they see.
Understand they are children, and that is all they should be.
Spend time with your child, and show them you care.
Because your child needs to know, that you will always be there.

Think of the things, you say to your kid.
Then think of the tears, that they secretly hid.
When you call them a name, or you criticize what they do.
Remember they will think, that what you say is true.

Children want to be accepted, and to make you proud.
They want to be happy, without being too loud.
The words you speak, can be good or bad.
The words you speak, can make them happy or sad.

You assume they know, that your love is real.
But if you don't say it, then how should they feel?
What a child hears, is also what they believe.
Think about what you give, for them to receive.

Material possessions, will make a child feel joy.
But you can't buy the love, of a girl or boy.
They need to hear positive words, each and every day.
It's very easy to do, and there simple to say.

Your child looks up to you, for love and affection.
They need your support, as well as your protection.
Think of the things, you say to your kid.
Then think of the tears, that they secretly hid.

A persons troubles, can cause a lot of hurt.
Beating you down, until you feel like dirt.
The pain can be hidden, it may never show.
It lives inside you, and it will never go.

You don't have to ask, it will not stop.
It will continuously push you, until it's on top.
Manipulation and guilt trips, are what it does best.
Your being controlled, just like all the rest.

A cage is what your life becomes, you need to break free.
You only wanted happiness, but there is no way to flee.
Escaping to a better world, a better life you know.
Is something you just cannot do, it will never let you go.

You try to tell, you try to hide, but there's nothing you can do.
Live with what is deep inside, live with what is true.
There is no answer I can give, to help you find your way.
Except find peace within your heart, to get you through the day.