The Wayward Child

has tasted the fruit
of disobedience
traveling as one who wishes
to experience love in the afternoon

a joint or two for enlightenment
where rules are flayed
and dress rehearsal for a new
style of living --
homeless a test of virtue.

Then a review of circumstances
a revisiting
where direction is challenged
about right or wrong

decision to return
waywardness challenged
and back home drinks
the nectar of parental love.

© Richard L. Provencher