You Can and Can't Go Home Again Reflections on an episode of The Twilight Zone
I am not a fan of The Twilight Zone series--however one episode struck a chord with me as not only life but the Christian's life sometimes lures--or attempts to lure--us back when God meant for us to go forward, to press on toward the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus [Phil. 3:12-14].
You Can and Can't Go Home Again: Reflections on an episode of The Twilight Zone: "Walking Distance," w/Gig Young, and featuring a brief, pre-Opie appearance by Ron Howard (first aired on CBS, Friday, Oct. 30, 1959--series' first season)
You can and can't go home again for changes are many and none,
With the circling of the sun
And rising of the moon
Changes carry you as a carousel
Or so they seem to do,
Yet not only in circles but straight lines
Which explains the dizzying times
You can and can't go home again for the changes are many and few
Yet each incremental alteration
Changes your life and memory's
Are like a view in a fun house mirror
Altered just enough to no longer be you.
You can and can't go home again so home is where you are now,
You can and can't go home again, accept that peace and vow
Whenever the urge to return is strong remember
Home is here and home will be and home is always a memory.
You can and can't go home again for home is the present and yet to be,
Home is that yet to be known, presently being built, guaranteed
Eternity.
[Written by E. titled edited by G.]