Talitha cumi

The crowd outside were wailing and crying.
for the daughter of Jairus lay dying
Then some people came and said she was dead
and poor Jairus felt such sorrow and dread.

"Don't be afraid she'll be healed," Jesus said
as He to the house of Jairus was led.
To all the people as they mourned outside
"She is not dead but asleep," Jesus replied.

The crowd laughed at Him in their unbelief
wallowing in their deep sorrow and grief.
Then touching her hand as she lay on the bed
"Talitha*," The Lord Jesus said.

And as they gazed upon the young girls face
a resurrection miracle took place.
The life giving Spirit quickened her soul
and she stood before them alive and whole.

Those present were astonished and amazed
for Jairus's daughter from death had been raised.
But The Lord Jesus told them not to tell
how the girl had been saved from death and hell.



*"Talitha cumi, " means "Little girl, get up! "

Mark 5: 41-42 - 41 Holding her hand, he said to her, “Talitha cumi, ” which means “Little girl, get up! ” 42 And the girl, who was twelve years old, immediately stood up and walked around! They were overwhelmed and totally amazed.

This poem was a finalist in the November 2013 poetry contest