ASCENT I

Homelessness: Adam's condition,

Ousted from Eden, He took part in

From His moment of birth. A beast has its earth;

A bird its nest; even the sun its tent;

He had nowhere to lay His head.

He must pass by foot the land's length,

Becoming wearied, requesting refreshment,

His feet roughed by shards of stone.

Though always purposefully advancing to that ultimate  

Homelessness; friendlessness  

That through anguish for men He should secure

Never to be lacked, God's concept of home.