Talitha, child, was still born

But she rose before the Crown

Frail body in full reform

Her color from blue to brown

The breath she drew was deep

Full and pregnant with new life

A covenant this child to keep

Never to marry and be a wife

She pledged her life to He

To the love of all mankind

To love and learn, clearly see

The old, hungry, lame and blind

After ninety years her task was done

Her account was fully paid

She quietly walked into the sun

Her last breath where she laid

©6/10/09 Terry Sutherland