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This Time Lord I'M Coming Home

This time Lord I'm coming home.
     Hungry, tired, all alone.
I feel the angels comfort me.
     This is where I want to be.
This time Lord I'm coming home.
     It's always been where I belong. 
I'll do the things I know I should,
     'Cause, this time Lord, I'm coming home for good.

How quickly all the years have passed.
It seems like yesterday.
My faith was slipping, fading fast,
And I just walked away.
In search of all the earthly things,
That somehow brought me joy.
I knocked and doors were opening,
Was just the devil's ploy.

My senses lived a blissful life,
With every turn I took.
I left my home, the kids and wife,
Without a second look.
I prayed for good times every night
A new world to explore.
I heard a voice, say, "It's alright."
And then I lost some more.

I drank my way to happiness.
Gave barroom crowds a show.
Was in some woman's sweet caress,
Whenever I would go.
The morning light fell down on me,
A dull consuming weight.
That took away the memory 
Of heaven's pearly gate.

Had nothing left, I lost it all.
Was well on my way down.
I swam in tears and alcohol,
Until I thought I'd drown.
Was contemplating suicide.
Had nowhere else to go.
That's when I heard the voice inside...
I'LL ALWAYS LOVE YOU SO!!

This time Lord I'm coming home.
     Hungry, tired, all alone.
I feel the angels comfort me.
     This is where I want to be.
This time Lord I'm coming home.
     It's always been where I belong.
I'll do the things I know I should.
     'Cause, this time Lord, I'm coming home for good.

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/23/2014 8:08:00 AM

Great work about a person who tried it their way and then saw God's way as the best way..Enjoyed reading your faith based work..I hope just a write and not your life ..Sometimes people waste their whole lives and never come to terms with which way they should go..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Robert Nehls
Date: 7/25/2014 10:06:00 AM

Thank you, Sara. There are parts of me in this poem, but no this is not a story of my life. Very nice comments, my friend.... Robert.

Arlene Smith

Date: 7/22/2014 8:47:00 PM

Robert, dear, this is such a beautiful, comforting poem. He will always welcome us back home, we have but to answer the call... Hugs my friend.. Arlene

Robert Nehls
Date: 7/23/2014 5:08:00 AM

Thank you, Arlene. I always look forward to your comments. It was comforting for me to write this one and I'm glad that you found comfort in it, my friend.... Robert.

Paul Callus

Date: 7/22/2014 2:30:00 AM

This is lovely, heartfelt and....I've been so much touched by it, Robert. May many more others read it and be inspired by it. Atop7rating for it; well done. // paul

Robert Nehls
Date: 7/22/2014 11:54:00 AM

Thank you so much, Paul. I'm very happy you were touched and inspired by the poem. I love it when God seems to be playing a great hand in the writing of a poem and I feel I was blessed to be a part of writing this one..... Robert.

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 7/21/2014 3:53:00 PM

A heart felt verse. Light & Love

Robert Nehls
Date: 7/22/2014 3:09:00 AM

Thank you so much, Debbie. Glad you liked it.... Robert.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/21/2014 9:12:00 AM

This went straight to my favorites. I think those of us who have lived a while will be able to relate to the attraction of the shiny things of this world which distract us from the most important relationship we have. Fortunately our God is there waiting with open arms for us to come home. In fact he actively persues us.

Robert Nehls
Date: 7/22/2014 3:06:00 AM

So happy you liked this one, Richard. You certainly are right, there are many distractions and roads that can lead us from our true home but they, by God's grace, will eventually lead back home. We all have our journey, my friend. Thanks for placing this one in your favorites..... Robert.

Carol Eastman

Date: 7/20/2014 1:10:00 PM

A very strong and great write! Absolutely amazing piece! And so very down to earth and real... Felt I was there with you.

Robert Nehls
Date: 7/21/2014 3:55:00 AM

So happy to hear your comments, Carol. It is so wonderful to know that these heartfelt words are reaching others in a positive way. The glory is always to God. Thank you, my friend.... Robert.

Vera Duggan

Date: 7/20/2014 12:06:00 AM

Robert that is one hell of a poem, loved every word, if this is about you Robert then Welcome home and a damn good read, loved it, Take care my friend..............Vera.............

Robert Nehls
Date: 7/21/2014 3:51:00 AM

Thank you so much, Vera. I can tell that your comments are strong and heartfelt. In part this is about me, but, I never reached the point of contemplating suicide. I was on my way to a dark place when I heard the voice of God. If I had chosen to ignore it then no telling where my soul would be. Thank God I didn't. Your friend.... Robert.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/19/2014 10:02:00 PM

a prodigal son mixed with Glory to God kind of poem. He is always there for us. You tell that fact so well, my friend. So glad to know you here on Soup, Robert. Hope you were not describing yourself personally with this one! But I know some here who have been through much worse and have lived to write about it!

Robert Nehls
Date: 7/21/2014 3:44:00 AM

Thanks, Andrea, You are so kind. I am also happy that we have become friends here on Soup. There are some aspects of this soul that are me for sure but not all of them. I have known some that were down to last hope when God spoke to them and turned their life around. It's a beautiful thing and I thank God for the opportunity to share it.... Robert.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/19/2014 8:02:00 AM

Oh...lovely. Very exquisite. A poetic version of that lovely hymn....Lord, I'm Coming Home....Never more to roam. Open Wide thy arms of love...Lord, I'm Coming Home. I love singing...I love this piece. It is so full of depth and meaning...written in such a beautiful transparent way. Blessings.

Robert Nehls
Date: 7/21/2014 1:45:00 AM

Thank you, Eileen. Your words are so kind. I don't know that hymn, but, it sounds like a good one. I love to sing, too. Your comments are well appreciated.... Robert.

Jerry T Curtis

Date: 7/19/2014 6:44:00 AM

Brilliantly thought out and executed, a master stroke of inner genus, That's why you can't go home yet, and plus YOU have a previous commitment to the Soup. LOL

Robert Nehls
Date: 7/21/2014 1:41:00 AM

Thanks so much for your very kind words, my friend. You're right, I do have that previous commitment. I'll be sticking around for a while, Jerry...... Robert.