Hail to thee

O Q.E.D. --

At the end of each proof you are found.

While mathematics to me

Was a turbulent sea,

You represented dry ground.
 

My inadequate brain

Strove to conjure again

the steps that the author deleted,

As you played double role

(Both inspirer and goal) --

A Greek phrase for "mission completed."
 

Quite early in youth

I discovered the truth --

I've no mathematical learning.

But years of exposure

Have brought me composure,

And you, Q.E.D., a new meaning.
 

You're the first thing I see

That's familiar to me,

Though the last thing that catches my eye;

Then, hail to thee!

O Q.E.D.,

Greek for "God only knows why!"