NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL ~ PARIS FRANCE ~ COMPLETED 1354
Awe inspiring it has stood for centuries
Place of solitude and place of worship
I ascend the steps ~ enter the portal
I am instantly ushered to Heaven !
Quiet serene ~ sunlight through the stained glass
The Virgin Mary gazes down at me
A Jewish Maid still pondering in her heart
Why was she chosen to bear The Son of God ?
Multiple candles flicker ~ each one a Prayer
A Priest floats silent to Confessional
Nodding to Ladies in their mantillas
Sobbing for their own sins ~ and sins of others
Scents of incense ~ Saints ~ JESUS CRUCIFIED
Impel me to fall on my knees and PRAY !
Thanks for sharing ~ comments welcome ~ Blessings BRIAN
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BRIANSODES (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Wherever I travel in the World I always find CATHEDRALS very special. To me they are a symbol of the Faith of those who designed and built them and consequently a symbol today of the importance and influence of Christianity in the World today. Notre Dame Cathedral is special because of its unique beauty its History and Antiquity and where it is ! In the Centre of Paris France which many regard as the World's most beautiful and exotic Capital City ! If you have never visited Paris make it a must this year. We are fortunate in the UK that it is still relatively cheap for us to spend a week in all The European Capitals and each one is unique and unforgettable ~ London ~ Paris ~ Rome ~ Berlin ~ Athens ~ Madrid ~ Budapest ~ Moscow ~ Prague ~ Istanbul ~ the list is endless the reward is infinite ! Comments welcome ~ Blessings ~ BRIAN
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Love it wonderful write
Thanks TONY ~ The greatest Cathedral still falls far far short of God's Glory ~ but we do our best ! BRIAN
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Wow. what a sight! I've never seen a cathedral like that. Your poem is so wonderfully written. I don't know which stanza I like best! So well done with picture and poem. Great job! hugs in spirit--Christina
Thanks CHRIS ~ I think those of who live in Europe hava monopoly on Medieval Castles and Cathedrals. They make TRUMP'S TOWER look like a MUD HUT ! Pleased you enjoyed the Poem and the Picture ! Cathedral Hugs ~ BRIAN
The only one still on my list is Athens - maybe later this year - Lisbon in a couple of months although we have been there before. Just love cathedrals for their architectural brilliance and love your poem Brian
THANKS MICHAEL ~ ATHENS really is awesome ~ At night the Parthenon is Floodlit and dominates the City also the Acropolis, The GREEKS are very friendly it is pity their economy is so waek they have so much to offer. If you don't know the Greek Alphabet it is worth learning and then you can transliterate. If something reads (transliterates) as APOTHACARY you know it is a CHEMISTS otherwise it is ALL GREEK ! Thanks for reading ! BRIAN
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