Coming Home

Body stiff , sore on movement ;
years tallied in prudent heed .
Shuffle feet ; abiding bent ;
life reviewed sends thoughts to Thee .

 Lowly shaken ; breath brings effort .
Coming home to Thee .

May at times , no thought of Thee ;
though life has brought joys and love .
Stress , concerns , they seem to flee .
Settle here Gentle Dove .

Hobble, strain on swollen feet ;
continued thought brings strained effort .
 Earth cold limbs on centered heat
exist , nay , pervade frame of tort .

Celestial home , tearing , longing .
Carry me to Thee .

End of days appearing spent ;
seek passage to loves past gone .
Partings spoken ; deeds relented ;
I yearn for Thee , my Rising Dawn .
         
Jerry A.Scuderi January 6, 2018