channeling Jonah

It's the one thing that I know
and you're trying
to convince me it's not real
even the natural world
that you say you love so much
cries out the truth
go ahead, tell me I'm wrong
the world itself
is laughing at you
the world itself
is wondering
when you're going to open your eyes
I'm not here to apologize
or offer proof
God knows
I have enough trouble
just getting along
God knows
I will run to the end
of my short leash
and return again

I am surrounded
by failed experiments
fading ambitions
reminders poignant and plain
I am just a man
capable
but increasingly cumbersome
the future
no matter the distance
is painted in shades of fear
ladies and gentlemen
I've made my stand
I've hollowed out a well of hope
in this tired and thirsty land
there's more than enough
to fill every soul
but I can see your disbelief
turning you around
and turning you out
to where the souls and spirits of men
are ground down and blown about
like so many grains of sand.