Short Memories 

Is my memory wrong, perhaps I'm not right
Did I not help you when things were tight
The times you rang me constantly in tears
Was I not there to help allay your fears?

I thought I stepped up and took the reins
Deflected the calls and helped reduce the pains
Told you not to worry, that it would all work out
You'd get through it and turn it all about.

I'm sure I called just to see how you felt
Made sure no more issues had been dealt
Made you chuckle with a laugh and a joke
Again and again I was dependable folk.

Did I not tell you how I was so proud
I am pretty sure I said it out loud
How you'd done good; sorted it all
You were back on your feet after the fall.

Where were you when my life took a dive
As I struggled to cope; tried to survive.
I called to tell you I was in a bind
Hoping some help I would there find.

The silence was deafening; loud as could be
No, come on its alright, just wait and see
Plodding on regardless, waiting for a call
I wanted someone to ask if they could help at all.

I made it through all on my own
Taught me well, oh how I have grown
Sure there is the odd battle scar
But I know I have come far.

Now life has been unkind to you once more
You beg and plead, help me you implore
Sorry I cannot help; history has taught
Some peoples memories are just too short.