How Did I Not See

How did we not notice? In everything she said, Each and every word Accompanied by dread She began one day to draw away And no one seemed to care If any had given a d**n Perhaps she would still be here I should have known I should have seen In an open casket Her body now lies And even the thick makeup Cannot cover the scars How long had she been hurting How long should I have seen That each word unspoken Was one more reason not to care God help us All who cannot see And let not one more child Be taken in by the blade Now it is too late To tell her that I cared But perhaps not too late for you Let not your silence be the voice That does speak for you