I been looking for God
at the lost and found
wondering if something should be done with
all the shit that’s around
found her in a dumpster
diving for food
should I show I recognize her
or would that just be rude
I’m the figure in the distance
against the backdrop sea
skimming stones and shouting at
those things that will not be
She looked at me and smiled
her teeth all broken and stained
said she isn’t what we thought
and I was on my own again
her sole advice was to try and not
break another soul
but try to understand the things
beyond all our control
I’m the figure in the distance
against the backdrop sea
skimming stones and shouting at
those things that will not be
We sat a while and spoke of life
brought death and tears and sighs
she told me I was not to be
not loved nor kept from lies
the fire burned low she took her leave
and in her last advice
to wear my soul upon my sleeve
my heart would be the price
I’m the figure in the distance
against the backdrop sea
skimming stones and shouting at
those things that will not be
