I saw her today

I saw her today
They said she was different
I didn't believe, couldn't believe
She stepped out of the car
looking so small, so lost
Who I once looked up to
for the feeling, "It's ok"
this time it was different
she had nothing to say.

I held her so tightly
tears fell like lead
and then it was as if 3 words had been said,
"I love you"

She is my mom
it took her away
that one ugly day
she lost her way
why is she crying?
why aren't they trying?

He steps out of the car
with nothing to say
but a nod and a look
that darkened my day.

I'm looking at him sadly
wondering where he has gone
and when this stranger came into play
his look used to say so much more to me

"I love you"
"I'm proud"
"Everythings ok"
but today it was different...

He's my Dad
and what's taken him away?
He's my Dad
hes got nothing to say.
Why am I crying?
why isnt he trying?
Why do people pick and choose who they love?
People everywhere deserving of a father and mothers love.

Today was so different
I've switched places with her
shes the tiny frail girl
looking off the to the side..
And there I sit wondering..
wanting to hide.