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

[Donald]

You must have a great love to write so fully. I find that strong emotions can be infused into a truly good poem. Trust yourself and you will do good.

[Blue]

Thank you, Donald. I wish to see myself through your eyes, then.

[Donald]

You are amazing woman with a bright future.

[Brook]

It all flows so well, it's amazing.
The title made me think of a Taylor Swift song called "Come back, be here."

Great job!

[Blue]

I love that song and I happen to like Taylor Swift, too. :) Thank you, Brookly.

[Brook]

I do too, it's a brilliant song. Definitely one that gets stuck in your head.
You're welcome. :)

[Nusquam Esse]

You had me with the first stanza, impeccable rhyme and flow. And I love the way you played the alternating bold stanzas off each other. This is definitely a tier above your average poem on this site. Oh, and I loved the theme, the image of the prodigal son... written so well!

[Blue]

I love that parable. Thank you, Nusquam!

[Gleb Zavlanov]

Beautiful story, brought tears to my eyes and many sighs as well. Wonderful!

[Blue]

I'm honored, Gleb. Thank you.

[Adam Garton]

I like this version of the prodigal son story!

[Blue]

Thank you so much, Adam.

[A. Amos]

Sweet romantic poem...good read

[Blue]

Haha. Thank you, Amos.

[Laura Harrison]

what a wonderful piece, I also love the structure

[Blue]

Thank you, sweet lady.

[kublakhan27]

You've told this story gorgeously Arzel, with a lot of heart and positivity. I love the repetition of the title lines as well...a lovely and emotionally engaging piece, well done :)

[Blue]

Thank you, thank you.

[Frieda P]

Your creativity astounds me Arzel, this is really powerfully emotive, your talent is awe inspiring at your young age....kudos!

[Blue]

Thank you, Frieda. My wisdom travels backward, I guess? I'll be dumb when I reach thirty. :P

[Saddam]

wow....
wow...
love this poem...

[Blue]

Wow. Thank you. :)