Poetry Tuesday - "Lost and Found"

It's been a week already?

I can't but laugh as I write this one out. I've spent the last few hours trying to make a decent recording of this poem, along the song that goes with it, and have failed thoroughly. It's definitely the kind of song that needs a band (and people who can actually play their instruments!). I hope you're not disappointed though and I am certainly not going to stop trying... it'll be up here this week Lord willing.

Dave (Da-eh-ave) and Megan (Megs and bacon) this one was written in N.Ireland (on your guitar Dave, as I recall) and was played quite a bit around the house, so this round is for you guys cause I miss you (to reminisce). It's a simple one, no metaphors or odd allusions, it was written as a song of redemption, thankfulness, and joy based on the parable of Jesus - the prodigal son.

Lost and Found

My mind keeps on saying I'm a failure

And my feet keep on taking me away

I receive Your estate and I throw it all away

For treasures of this world, for pleasures of myself

How many wrongs can make me a failure?

And how many steps can be to far?

How many times can I throw Your estate away?

Before You say, you're no child of Mine

I'm sorry my great Father

For all the wrong I've done

I'm sorry my great Father

For what I've become

For what I've done

Hope seems to be a false saviour

Cause hope isn't always all I need

It's hope that's broken down almost all of my dreams

It's You I want, It's You I need

Oh how abounding are Your mercies!

Oh how far does Your love stretch!

You are King of kings, You are Lord of lords

And I'm Your child, lost and found

I'm Your child, in graces anew