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The Prodigal's Son Poem


The youngest of 2 sons, with his yet young brain; Feigned for fortune and yearned for fame. Boldly partitioning for his half of his father's wealth; He received it and fled to live a lavish lifestyle in good health. Waste not want not, he blew through his inheritance without a doubt, And found himself poor when the land was overtaken with drought. Taking on a job of feeding pigs, and while breaking bread with swine; The youngest of 2 sons humbled himself and found his way back to his bloodline. Riddled with shame and with a speech prepared for his father's scorn; The youngest of 2 sons was yet praised and showered with his father's adorn. Still confused at how his father quickly accepted him without hearing his sweet speech serenade; The youngest of 2 songs will never understand that a father's love for his children never fades.
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