It was a wondrous thing
For Zachariah to see
The out-of-season fruits
In the cell of Child Mary
But the wisdom of the girl
To be Queen of Paradise
Reminded her Uncle-Prophet
What the Self must realize
For in reality, she Knew
The Generous One who gives
Who must only say a word,
“Be!”
And it is.
Written Fall 2004
Sahar Ishtiaque Ullah 