Where...Were...You? Poem by Marien Jacobs

Where were You
At such a time in his life,
When he needed you
To be there?

Where were the promises you kame
That You will never forsake,
That You will never leave
Alone for one second?

Where wére You then,
That second when
He nééds You?
When he had to face death?

Where were Thine help,
Where was Your right hand
Of Your righteousness?
Wasn't it supposed to uphold the man?

Where was Thy power?
Thine arm, which isn't
Too short to help,
Thine ear, which always hear?

Where were Thine angels
Which You send
Over Your children's ways
To protect them in the time they spend?

Where was Thy power?
Where were Thine help,
Thou had helped others with
Why not him?

You know, for one
Moment I can't help
To wonder if You have failed
To look after your child?

For he is gone,
And will néver come again.
How long to go;
Oh, GÓD, WHY?

(2001)