My Journey to God

Prodigal’s Plea

I may be late, dear Lord,
So, please, don’t close the door.
And would you leave a light?
(I’ve lost my way before.)

I’m one of your stray sheep,
Bewildered, filled with fright.
I’ve feasted on wild oats
And now regret each bite.

With foolish days behind,
Ahead I see my goal.
Will you have a shoulder
For this repentant soul?

By Dorothy M. Colgan

(Dorothy M. Colgan is a member of St. Meinrad Parish in St. Meinrad.) †