THE PRODIGAL DAUGHTER

I wonder…
Will you greet her when she comes?

You have stayed the course.
You have not squandered your Father’s inheritance.
Should you not be the one to win the greater prize?
Should the torch not then be passed to you?

If her reward is equal to your own…..
…How fair is this?

Do you suppose her journey has been sweet -
While you have labored in the field she left?

Is she not the sparrow in the Maker's hand. -
Fallen from the nest -
....................Then gathered home?

She is your sister.

Share with her your secrets…
….She has a few for you.

Your Father's love will hold her still the same.
....Will yours?

Victoria 2007
Painting: Red Apples and a Blue Bowl -by Justin