The sonnet “The Prodigal’s Return: A Sonnet of Divine Love and Forgiveness” explores the theme of redemption through the lens of the biblical parable of the prodigal son. It depicts a soul wandering far under a “sable sky,” burdened by a “tattered heart” from an “errant way,” yet guided back by the Father’s compassionate gaze and graceful “silken lifeline.” Despite deep flaws and vast distances, the Father’s love, symbolized by “zephyrs pure and art” and a “cascade of mercy,” eagerly embraces the repentant. Drawing from Luke’s parable, the poem portrays the father’s joyful reunion, mending pain with “tender beams” and offering absolution and peace. The closing lines encourage turning to Him despite heavy sins, promising that repentance brings forth an abundant display of grace.

When far you wander ‘neath a sable sky,
With heart in tatters from your errant way,
The Father’s eyes, a beacon soft and high,
His grace a silken lifeline through your pain.

No flaw can quench the splendor of His heart,
No abyss deep enough to bar His stride,
He glides to you on zephyrs pure and art,
A cascade of mercy in a hallowed tide.

As Luke’s dear parable the lost redeems,
The father spies, his spirit fiercely glows,
With arms flung wide, he mends with tender beams,
With love he absolves and harmony bestows.

So turn to Him, though deep your sins may lay,
If you repent, His grace will brightly display.