How does one measure a miracle?
   What kind of gauge does one use?
Should miracles be stupendous and grand,
   Breathtaking, enormous, and huge?

Must the colors be vivid and shockingly bright?
   What volume of sound should one hear?
Are miracles crafted of pure solid gold,
   Or fashioned of jewels so dear?

How will I know if I've seen one?
   Will there be angels flying around?
Will the sun be brilliantly shining?
   Will I see stars and a moon beaming down?

Where do I look for my miracle?
   How will I know one is near?
Then the simple answer came to me,
   "Dear child, just look in a mirror."

       - Virginia Ellis ~     @ 1999