I Want and Need

You're right in front of me,
I don't see you.

You say you love me.
I can't hear you.

You hold my hand,
I don't feel you.

You were always with me
Your presence was never there.

I want and need,
I want and need,
My mother's love.

I cried till the heavens came down,
You never knew I was unhappy.

I screamed till the earth shook,
You never noticed I was afraid.

My heart so broken the devil laughed,
You couldn't see the damage.

I want and need,
I want and need,
My mother's love and understanding.