Tattered Spirit Poem by Emu Getachew

Standing naked at the altar
Only wearing the shawl of dream
Bewitched by the scene
He calls out for the almighty
And asks for God's divine clothing.
He says, Lord, I have been naked from within
Just wearing a tattered spirit and empty dreams
He says, Lord; dress me with your elegance and
Sew my dream with brilliant ray of light. Lord!
He says, don my spirit with the tread of beauty and
Lord; weave my nature forever with love.

First Published 1999 @Poetry.com
© 2009 Emu Getachew