Outstretched arms and stumbling feet
Baby steps with eyes focused
On the one he’s come to trust
“I’m here. Come to Daddy.”
Training wheels off – a gentle push
“You’re doing it!”
And then the skinned knees
“I’m here. Come to Daddy.”
Teenage heart – broken in two
By the one she thought
Would love her forever
“I’m here. Come to Daddy.”
Wayward life – turned around
The prodigal repentant
But will he still love me?
“I’m here. Come to Daddy.”
Eyes close on earth – breath released
Two figures welcome you
Earthly and heavenly fathers.
“We’re here. Come to Daddy.”