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Her birth was never trumpeted, Nor caught any media headlines. Born to Joachim in very ordinary settings, Virgin Mary, the simplest of the simple, Was specially chosen to perform a task divine. As she grew up, she pledged to keep her body and soul, Free of all blemish and stains of fleshly desires. But in her teens, she was betrothed to Joseph, Perhaps, part of a divine plan. Did dreams come to nab her sleep, no one knows! She found joy in prayer and absolute surrender to God. Once when in silent communion with God, Hearing the flap of wings overhead, she looked up. Seeing the flash of blinding light in her dim lit room She stood in dazzled astonishment, Not knowing what was about to happen. Before her, appeared a winged seraph. A radiant silhouette with such gentleness n’ grace Its hands raised in benediction, Saluted Mary and said, “Blessed art thou amongst women… …………………………………… The rest she heard in a trance. Unable to digest what was said, The girl looked up nonplussed. Again, it said, “The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, And a son shall be born of thee, Whom you shall call Jesus.” “How can this be”, The question lingered but didn’t ask. In that nanosecond of a new revelation Did Mary’s world shatter like glassware? Or did her virgin womb thrill with new life? Did she swim in the waters of joyful tidings? Or gyrate in the sweeping swirl of tidal waves? For a girl already espoused to a man In whose dreams his comely form had begun Flitting in and out, Was it a moment of silent ravishment? Or of stupefied bewilderment Did a dagger cut through her heart? Or did her soul take wing in flight??? Without questioning, She surrendered to the will of God, Thereafter, never wavered nor bemused, But readied herself for the great task. Forever she remains a symbol of mercy and love. Her immaculate grace is reflected on her radiant face. Her lovely visage having greater beauty than any flower, Emits sweet fragrance that perfumes our souls. Remaining ever so pure with no trace of sin, She is acclaimed by Christians all over the world, As a symbol of unassailable purity and godly grace!
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