Prodigal

What do you say to someone who runs blindly in the wrong direction?

Oh prodigal, why now forsake
the blessings of this life you've known?
With bitter gratitude you take
Inheritance not yet your own
and turn your back to home

Oh prodigal, what calls you hence
on a reckless search for freedom?
Gone out into the world immense
to see what you can become
Forget not where you're from

Oh prodigal, of joy bereft
remain not ever far withdrawn
please think about the path you left;
where leads the road that now you're on
before the chance is gone

Oh prodigal, remember this
no matter where you roam
upon my lips awaits a kiss
for the day when you come home