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The Prodigal Son!?

And then I took this box of blight, and cast it into the sea of forgetfulness Once I had finally realized, that it had become a Pandora unto myself.... A portal of passage towards darkness' infiltering of my heart To oppress and repress, within these guises of its warmth and love!? For a few years now I have faced this siege it seems Relentless within its assault; as it entrapped me within its enthralling snares Amid, these cyber space affairs.... Carnals descentuous desires, coursing through the chambers of ones mind To encumber the moments of it all; this winding maze of megrims melange The reasons why I came!? And the reasons why I am here?! Burning edges of this portrait; solstice melting amongst the fire This refining within the furnace, of a copper coloured gold Liquidized, and now pouring from my sediment covered lashes.... For here I have arrived beyond the gates, at sapients spired Cathedral To wash them from the purified vascular vases; cleansings at Saint Valentines! Standing before "The Father," within these absolute professions of truth ~ A spirit beseeched between, the seculars realms of want and need In through the slanted door, wherein my steps once more, took, the twisted turn.... When shall I know? And when shall they learn? Onshore land mines, which must forever be navigated throughout this life Blind to their presence; these bemusing crossbows of befuddled night?! Recipience, how you betray me; like an enemies sword thrust into my side Gushing these endless rivers of lapillus' lavender.... Mingled within my very own bereaving blood Seeping, from the virtuous veins of this unseen soul!? Placing it all upon the ground again, as I must turn to walk away Unto the vestige of understanding; drawing these "Holy Vesting Waters" ~ Into the sapphirine chalice, once bearing its wine.... To splash into this befoged visions, obscurities plastered shut That they may crumble into pieces like frozen epizoons of dust, as, I fall upon my knees "What is it that you desire that I should do for you?," He asked Before spitting into my eyes, "This Breath, of 'Light!'" ~ Placing His hand tenderly within my own, and leading me quietly unto the side "Welcome home," He smiled, "but I have been with you all of the time" While as He gently and lovingly wiped, the mud, from my blurried sight.... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Prodigal Son!?

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 10/25/2010 5:55:00 AM
Dear John, I found this poem about the prodigal son to be quite uplifting at the end. Life can present us with many bewildering journeys and I like he way you leave the reader with a very nice, positive feeling! And I agree with the comment Sara left that God forgives time and again, but we have to learn to forgive ourselves first. You sure give us a lot to ponder! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 10/24/2010 7:17:00 PM
you have a way with words... I like the new version of the prodigal... very appropriate for the modern times.
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Date: 10/24/2010 5:37:00 PM
Still as deep as the first time you posted it.Our father's love is really amazing isn't it. .His love have no ends,and your poem describes its intensity so well John,tmfs..amazing write. .with a great message of light and holy love. .Celene.
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Date: 10/24/2010 2:53:00 PM
May your week be one of good health, may your heart be full of love, and your life give you amazing inspiration for your writing. I enjoyed reading your exceptional poetry this beautiful Sunday afternoon and thank you for sharing it John. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/23/2010 2:47:00 PM
I'm glad you know that you are never alone, John. No matter the lies.. You are one of his children. Wishing you His blessings , today and always. Much love, your friend, Audrey
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Date: 10/23/2010 2:45:00 PM
Feeling your pain in this write, because we are all prodicals...always wanting to go our way...this flesh always wanting! Battling against the spirit..many times we fall..yet, because of His mercy, we seek repentance and get back on the path..trying to keep our eyes focused on the Prize,..He never said it would be easy but He promised that He would always be there..so .. Contn'd
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Date: 10/23/2010 12:31:00 PM
there are times of solitutude,away from the everyday distractions of the world,when the silent voice,whispers insounds,words unknown,that can have a greater meaning,than our inability to express....take care and much peace to you , jay
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Date: 10/23/2010 6:21:00 AM
Nicely writen, so enjoyed on this Sat. morning...thanks for sharing
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Date: 10/23/2010 5:04:00 AM
Yes, he is with us but that Holy Spirit can't communicate until the person confesses and ask for forgiveness and then forgives him or herself...Great write ...I especially like the line that starts Onshore landmines..Thanks for stoppiing by and commnenting on my work..Sara
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