Mark J. Halliday Poet Prose Poetry

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I lived in the north-eastern part of France as a LDS (Mormon) missionary in 1981.  I have been many times to Notre Dame de Rheims back then and later years.  I visited Rouen fr a few hours while traveling between Paris and London in 1984, stopping there only because of my respect and admiration for Joan of Arc.

Joan of Arc Memorials

I used to live in France, near the Champagne region.
My favorite Notre Dame cathedral is not the one in Paris;
Rather it is Notre Dame de Rheims.

After many battles, Jeanne D'Arc helped the Dauphin Charles
Be crowned the king of France there.

There are many statues in France of Jeanne D'Arc.
Most of them show her riding a horse with sword held high.
I've see that image in many Places in the north.

My favorite statue of her is in Notre Dame de Rheims.
She looks to be standing a vigil in her armor
With her battle flag posted behind her.

I've also been to Place Jeanne D'Arc in the city of Rouen,
Where the British tormented, interrogated, and immolated her.
It didn't look like a sad place, but I felt sad there for her.

I don't know if she really heard angelic voices,
But her story always inspired me--
Probably the only non-Biblical saint that ever did.

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Skat A October 28, 2015 at 10:07 PM Mark, Congratulations...... SKAT Mark J. Halliday November 2, 2015 at 9:37 AM Thanks Skat

Wendy Rycroft October 26, 2015 at 3:22 PM Congrats well done a good written Joan xxxxWendy Mark J. Halliday October 27, 2015 at 4:56 PM Glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting.

Balveen Cheema October 26, 2015 at 1:44 PM Wesll exposed, Mark! Whether she heard voices or not, she loved France for sure and helped the king be crowned! Mark J. Halliday October 27, 2015 at 4:56 PM Glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting.

Kevin Leake September 14, 2015 at 3:26 AM I like the information you give us in this Mark, Puts you right there!!! well written Best Wishes Kevin Mark J. Halliday September 14, 2015 at 6:41 PM Thanks Kevin.