Rebel Son

The point of view of a son who's lived a rebellious lifestyle, and saved by his mothers love for him.

Momma, I’m coming home;

Innocence left dry as a bone.

Faded photographs of days gone by

Resurface now to my surprise.

I’m not the boy I was before, blinded by fear and doubt;

I walked through my own personal Hell to find my way out.

Your love has been limitless even for me,

A wandering radical who began as such a good seed.

I can’t say exactly where things went wrong,

There’s some things in life I just had to learn on my own.

My eyes have seen sadness, and the bitterness of others,

Yet through these eyes, you can see I’m in need of a mother.

You never forsake me, no matter what wrong I’ve done;

You could have pushed me out the door, and disowned me as your son,

Yet you still take me in, even to this very day

When my soul has seemed to leave me, and my heart’s been led astray.

I’ve missed your embrace, it’s been too many years;

I wish you could have been there through the pain and the tears.

You somehow still see your baby boy from all the years gone by.

No matter what I’ve said or done your feelings still reside.

Some pocket change and a quarter of gas is all that’s left to my name;

I’ll rise about this pit I’ve dug, and put away my shame.

I hear you by night pray for me, from this lonely life I’m in,

Living off the handouts of others, still bounded by my sin.

In a world of demons there are angels, you’re evidence of the fact;

You begin to cheer the heart which I once had painted black.

Where did I go wrong in life? More years wasted than I can count.

I thought of ending it all last night, but your call was my last way out.

There’s no mere words of gratitude to define how I feel;

Just know that the love of your rebel son will always be real.

I won’t give up, I won’t back down, no matter what the price.

I can’t bear to let you down again; your love has to suffice.

Thank you Mom, you’re truly a saint for turning me away

From the road that almost led to my destruction. Now I know I’m here to stay.

Reviews

[Hoosier Belle]

such truth in this write. Really liked this piece. you are talented.