Blessed Mother

I asked Bless'd Mother
to weave for me
a garment of humility


and mind, as I
walk on this earth
the legions of my frailty


She answers my petition grave
with gentle failings
nude all ways
and tenured imperfections
binding me to pray


My garment woven 
in one piece
is hastened by the day


when doubt and fury
melt released
from this my faulting way


January 20,2009
Amy Whittlesey O'Neill