Come Back, Come Home

to a prodigal child

You've been astray, out in the wild

Pursuer of pleasure, a prodigal child

Now wisdom earned at decade's cost

Yet still in fear of moments lost.

"Come  back, come home...

you do not have to be alone."

With gnawing guilt, with troubled heart

From world's allures you now depart

Set off at once to that one place

With doubting hope in quest of grace.

"Come back, come home...

Where love abounds you've never known."

From miles afar, a distant view

You see your father waiting for you

And soon your soul's stained with regret

For love withheld, for trust unmet.

"Come back, come home...

Share the glory of my throne."

Finally seeing you,  he breaks into run

Joy's on his face at the return of his son

Forgotten faults, forgiven sin

It matters not where you have been.

"Come back, come home...

You've always been my precious own."

Author's Note

He's waiting...

Reviews

[annabellee]

this was simply beautiful. I loved the repetition you used.
Thanks for sharing this masterpiece with us :)

[Blue]

Thank you as always, Anna.

[annabellee]

you're most welcome as always :)

[Daydreamer]

We shall all return to our true home in time.. Thanks for this beautiful piece..

[Blue]

Thank you, Daydreamer. Anyway, I love your avatar. You are such a beautiful lady.

[Michael G. Smith]

Blown away! It seems you and other poets here are really hitting your strides. I am reading one great poem after another tonight and this is no exception. You brought more to the parable of the prodigal son than is in the bible.

[Blue]

Glad to know that, Mike. Thank you for wonderful words.

[max_vonnegut]

This is my favorite poem that you have written..ever, you're so freaking good. I wish I could've written this haha. This the perfect poem thank you for sharing.

[Blue]

I'm sure you can write better than this, Max. Thank you for lovely review.

[Blue]

*for your lovely review

[Annabelle Lee]

From miles afar, a distant view
You see your father waiting for you
And soon your soul's stained with regret
For love withheld, for trust unmet.

I normally try to stay away from religious pieces but this spoke so purely to me. great job

[Blue]

I'm honored. Thank you so much, Anna.

[Healing Star]

The guilt only exists in the mind of the prodigal one.
Once he gets past his own creation of fear, he finds his way back.
He is welcomed into open arms, filled with love and joy.
Beautifully captured Arzel. You are a Joy.

[Blue]

Haha. Smiling here. Thanks.

[Raymond Federle]

Great rhyme and flow...Well done! :)

[Blue]

Thank you, Raymond.

[Leslie Philibert]

The refrain gives this a song-like character...

[Blue]

Thank you, Leslie. That's exactly what I intended to achieve.

[MsJewel]

Your poem flows so beautifully and the rhyme is lovely. I really like the bold verses as well - very effective and memorable. Gorgeous writing my friend.

:) Julie

[Blue]

Thank you, Julie.

[Rita L. Sev]

There is a religious nature here, a biblically inspired piece. Nicely penned, Arzel!

[Blue]

When I'm sane, my muse is into religion. Haha. Thank you, Rita.