The Rebel’s Regrets

By Rhiannonw

Tue, 04 Jul 2023
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""I miss the farm,
I miss the food,
I miss the calm:
It was so good.
 
Those friends have proved
so false, they spent
my cash they loved,
then upped and went.
 
"I was so blind,
excitement sought. 
Mistaken mind
disaster brought.
 
"I’ll go and ask
my father give
me servant’s task
so I can live.
 
_______________
 
"But, welcomed back,
the ‘missed’ refound,
of love no lack:
I’ll stick around."
 
cf the parable of the lost son, recorded in Luke 15:11-32 in the Bible

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Submitted by marandina on

"Mistaken mind

disaster brought."

A cautionary tale and a profound message. Nicely done, Rhiannon. Paul 

 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Paul. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Nolan on

I still really like the Walt Disney classic movie Pinochio. Falling into bad company, buddies. When the trouble comes they are gone. Tell me 'bout it. And still, a father's love and forgiveness.

Very true, yes Rhiannon & Nolan

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Yes, when the false friends have deserted him, and he is at rockbottom feeding the pigs in the parable, it says he 'came to himself' or 'came to his senses' (different translations) and realised what he'd left behind and maybe he'd be accepted back in some way for some help. Like God drawing someone's heart and bringing them to really want his presence and help. Rhinnon

 

Submitted by Turlough on

Aye, stick around Rhiannon. It's always really nice to read your words.

Turlough

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks! Rhiannon