Amphibian

It's been a long time since i hurt In the absence of reason Breathing in water and in dirt Amphibious It's been a long time It's been a long time since i heard The words that i'm speaking Soft as the wool of listless lambs On the verge of the bleeding It's been a long time I steal The words that fall from her Red lips Not like i hoped And i know I want it all wrong Searching the pages for a time When words still had meaning Searching the words for any sign If this is dignity... It's been a long time