Two cousins embrace
within an arched doorway
reunited after years
of separation and blissful
to see one another.
The cords that bind
these women together
are not just genealogically
fastened, for they share an
incredible connection:
both are with child. Moreover,
there is nothing ordinary about
their circumstances, for God's
masterful plan has woven
these miracle births together.
Mary, young and virginal,
has conceived a child through
the Holy Spirit, and Elizabeth,
aged and barren, is expecting
a child as well. Additionally,
both birth announcements
were angelically foretold.
As they clutch one another,
Elizabeth's baby stirs in her womb.
Instantly, it is revealed to her
that Mary is carrying the Messiah.
With tear-filled eyes, she celebrates
the ecstatic revelation with the
one she loves. Thus, the burden
of secrecy Mary bears is lifted
as God provides friendship and
support for the ostracized
heroines who desperately
need one another. Mary
and Elizabeth, kindred
spirits who are forever
bound by the love of God.
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