Poetry

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Homecoming, what a wonderful day
A time to meet, eat, sing and pray
The food was all set and the blessing given
The family all ready for food of their opinion

Now comes the dull talk of times done by
Talk that makes some laugh while others cry
Grandpa Mac bestows his war stories again
Much to the displeasure of our Uncle Ben

Aunt May will bring out her homemade jelly
As she always says good medicine for the belly
Baby Jane will craw under and pinch the knees
As Mother gives her endless drawn out pleas

Young Bob will tell of his last great home run
While the other boys will just laugh making fun
Don't forget Cousin Jim as he burst out in song
After all with his singing what could go wrong

We were all sorry Niece Sue could not come
For her leaving the Home was just to toilsome
And don't forget all those flashing camera lights
Capturing those unforgettable memory incites

Now it's time to get to the heart of the matter
As our pastor stands and begs stop the chatter
It's devotion time Pastor John cheerfully claimed
The Bible is opened as the gospel is explained

The invitation is given to just except God's grace
By our faith in the work of His cross to embrace
Now the homecoming would not be complete
If Gods great Salvation you failed to entreat
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Homecoming, what a day. I still remember what great times we would all have, around that big table. Why, I can still taste that home style cooking. That country fried chicken and buttermilk gravy, those big Baptist biscuits, and oh yes, that homemade egg custard pie. Just a bit of heaven on earth, I might add.

Then, there was the fellowship. A catching up on all the family gossip. If only Homecoming would come around every week.

Well, for those of us who love the Lord, homecoming is an everyday affair just feasting on God's faithful blessings. "For You, O LORD, will bless the righteous; with favor You will surround him as with a shield". (Psalms 5:12)
Amen.

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