returning

returning…
spirit worn
soul spent
mind torn
aching
weary
tired
from trying
at last
returning
to Your arms

forgive me…
grasping pride
seething anger
dark desire
pulling
screaming
haunting
running away
from Your love

returning…
head bowed
eyes dim
pain wrecked
crying
dying
mourning
brokenhearted
sad contrition
gather me once more
in Your love

returning…
gentle embrace
sweet absolution
lifted from folly
healed of shame
restored by grace
resting
breathing
softly humming
Father, hold me once more
in Your love

a plea from a wayward child

~ by bunnyblu on March 1, 2008.