In Honor of Notre-Dame Cathedral

A beautiful cathedral of glory 
Deep within the heart of Paris is found. 
It has become a place of world renowned, 
And has a rich cultural history. 
 
It all began in the twelfth century, 
When a cornerstone was placed on the ground. 
As the building blocks continued to mound, 
The workers grew increasingly weary. 
 
After several more decades had passed, 
The cathedral stood tall, mighty and vast. 
 
Its stained glass rose windows filled it with light 
Every Sunday as the townspeople prayed. 
People found peace as the pipe organ played, 
And the cross upon the altar shined bright.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Campbell  Avatar
June 3, 2019 at 1:01 AM
Perfect <3
Koron Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 7:34 PM
Thank you so very much!
Rodrigues Avatar
April 16, 2019 at 9:54 PM
Just wonderful! So sad. I visited back in 2006 after Christmas.
Koron Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 7:34 PM
Thank you! Yes, very sad indeed.
Pettit Avatar
April 16, 2019 at 6:16 PM
I visited the place in 1972, and your poem accurately describes what I saw there. It is absolutely terrible how such a thing of historic beauty was reduced to ashes and charred rubble in a matter of hours.
Koron Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 7:35 PM
Thank you. I agree. I am very thankful that you were able to see it as it once was.
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