Homeward Bound

HOMEWARD BOUND DR. JAMES E. MARTIN July 13, 2006 Based on the story of the prodigal son After being gone for several years, He returned home amidst many tears. He had thought so many years ago That he would to others his independence show. Thinking that at home it had been so tough, He rebelliously left with a great huff. “I’ll show them all!” was his frequent thought, As with his own conscience he often fought. At first he enjoyed this new freedom he’d found, No more would rules and regulations abound. Finally now he was in control, He could now go where he’d choose to stroll. As he began the quest for those purposes of life, He wondered why there had been so much strife. He gradually discovered as from his stupor he awoke, That, at the rate he was going, he’d soon be broke. He reflected on memories he had of home And wondered why from there he did so speedily roam. He finally decided that to there he’d return, And with his family his fellowship he’d re-learn. Amazed was he that the family showed such joy At the return of this lonely, wayward boy. Fully expecting to be rejected by all Their unconditional love on him did fall. A lesson he in his absence had learned. Something was missing in freedom he thought he had earned. What had once been so unbearable and not much fun He now was ready to return to on the run.