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" NOTRE DAME ON FIRE "

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Grieving Notre Dame Lamenting for lost culture History in tears! © Demetrios Trifiatis 17 April 2019 * Notre Dame ( Our Lady) took 107 years to build between the 12th and 13th century and for 850 years stood as the guardian of Paris, alas , it took only 30 minutes to be turned into ashes by a vicious fire!

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Ann Gilmour

Date: 4/19/2019 2:20:00 AM

The world has been in tears of pain for this terrible loss, but to see the image of the iconic Golden Cross standing tall and seemingly undamaged, whilst surrounded with such debris and damage - it was truly a spiritual sight to behold - a message of hope dear Demetrios. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 4/19/2019 5:10:00 AM

Ann, my dearest, so good to see you again! Thank you for your lovely comment! God bless you!

M. L. Kiser

Date: 4/18/2019 5:50:00 PM

It was a shocker; a painful one to see. Well penned.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 4/19/2019 5:09:00 AM

Yes, it was dearest, MLK! Thank you so much!

Heidi Sands

Date: 4/17/2019 3:27:00 PM

So true, history in tears. Well expressed and shown Demetrios. So sad.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 4/18/2019 3:48:00 AM

Glad you like it dearest , Heidi. Thank you so much.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/17/2019 12:10:00 PM

- A tragedy ... a history disappeared in flames - Many in tears all over the world - A great tribute - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 4/18/2019 3:41:00 AM

Dearest , Anne- Lise , so precious your visits are! Tbank you! Hugs xxx

Kudzai Mhangwa

Date: 4/17/2019 12:04:00 PM

History and the present are both in tears my friend...thank you for remembering this damaged piece of art.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 4/18/2019 3:40:00 AM

Thank you dear Kudzai for your visit and comment !

Alkas Poetry

Date: 4/17/2019 9:51:00 AM

It is sad seeing history ruined, memory erased, humanity in tears... salute alkas.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 4/17/2019 10:30:00 AM

Yes, it is! Thank you!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/17/2019 9:16:00 AM

I am pleased that the beautiful organ was left intact. It was a sad day and a reminder of how temporary things are in this world. The world made a collective gasp.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 4/17/2019 10:30:00 AM

I am certain you have visited Notre Dame my friend and so did I! It certainly helps to know that many things were saved! Thank you for lovely visit dearest, Richard!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 4/17/2019 7:35:00 AM

History in tears..an apt description of the tragedy..your poem speaks of the grief felt by many. Your poem is a tribute my friend.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 4/17/2019 10:28:00 AM

Thank you for a real gracious comment dearest, Vijay! I appreciate your words! God bless!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/17/2019 2:43:00 AM

A terrible tragedy Demetrios, surely experts should have realised that with all the wood used in its construction that it was a potential fire risk, hopefully an enquiry will establish the facts. I am grateful that apart from injuries sustained by a fire fighter no body lost their life. A news report has said the main structure escaped the worst and apart from the steeple and timbered roof it will be rebuilt in about five years. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 4/17/2019 3:20:00 AM

Thank you so very much that you included all this information that I couldn't dearest, Tom! Hope it will be rebuilt and pray we will be around to see it! Bless you my friend!