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On the 15th April 2019 a fire broke out in the cathedral of the Notra Dame in Paris, it was undergoing maintenance work at the time and many of the relics and treasures had been moved to a vault prior to the fire breaking out and firefighters saved many of those that had not been moved although a few suffered smoke damage.

A firefighter was injured tackling the blaze but thankfully no one was killed.

It will be rebuilt in time and at the moment experts are still assessing the damage.

A Paris icon nearly lost to fire Its roof has now gone and its famous spire There's talk it was an electrical fault Before the fire, relics' moved to a vault. Help quickly arrived they had to move fast The people of Paris just stood aghast All over the world it was on the news Flames engulfed the spire and even the pews. The icon of course is the Notre Dame To have lost it would have been a great shame Over nine hundred years it has stood proud A magnet for tourists, always a crowd. And thankfully that day nobody died Many were in shock, many people cried But it was saved from being totally lost 'Twill be restored but it's going to cost. Still go to Paris there's other grandeur The Eiffel tower or the Sacre Coeur Faithful can still pray, God is everywhere You don't need a church to say a prayer. Written 16th May 2019 Sent from my Windows 10 device

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Lindsay Laurie

Date: 5/19/2019 1:24:00 AM

G'day Tom ... nicely described Tom. Very sad event, but once restored will it still be classed as 900 years plus old - thanks Tom - Lindsay

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/19/2019 7:13:00 AM

Thank you very much Lindsay. Tom

Ralph Sergi

Date: 5/18/2019 8:03:00 PM

A great narrative poem for your future collection and I will cherish it. I wrote one called nine eleven for my collection.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/19/2019 12:22:00 AM

Thank you Ralph, I'll look up your poem. Tom

Allen Beilschmidt Sr.

Date: 5/18/2019 3:21:00 PM

Amen! God is all around us, and he is love. Great tribute Tom

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/18/2019 5:40:00 PM

Thank you Allen. Tom

Eve Roper

Date: 5/18/2019 3:18:00 PM

Well written and very informational, Tom, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/18/2019 5:20:00 PM

Thank you very much Eve. Tom

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/18/2019 2:04:00 PM

luckily, i have seen ND twice and it breaks my heart to know it had caught fire... a remarkable work which ends on a positive note, tom... huggs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/18/2019 2:20:00 PM

Thank you Nette, we had a short break in Paris and sadly I didn't get to go inside only seeing it from the outside.It's a relief that it wasn't totally destroyed. Tom.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/18/2019 12:26:00 PM

you covered a lot of the news with this, Tom, and I love the positive note you finished on

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/18/2019 2:17:00 PM

Thank you Andrea, it would take more than fire to destroy ones faith. Tom

Susan Ashley

Date: 5/17/2019 10:29:00 PM

Your poem describes the tragedy beautifully, Tom. I especially love the last line, a meaningful summation to a wonderful piece. Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you my friend.. ~Susan

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/18/2019 7:31:00 AM

Thank you very much Susan, I am happy that you liked it. Regards. Tom.

Hilo Poet

Date: 5/17/2019 5:28:00 PM

A very thoughtful and worthy entry, Tom, best wishes, Aloha wk

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/17/2019 5:37:00 PM

Thank you very much William, I hope you have a pleasant weekend. Tom

Paul Callus

Date: 5/17/2019 2:05:00 PM

Your poem ably projects the main highlights of this tragic incident, Tom. After the shock...the realization that not all is lost! Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/17/2019 5:27:00 PM

Thank you Paul, a great tragedy but thankfully no lives were lost. I hope it's restored to its former glory one day. Tom

Jan Allison

Date: 5/17/2019 10:06:00 AM

it was tragic seeing the news of the fire, thankfully no one was killed and the church will be rebuilt in time:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/17/2019 12:22:00 PM

Thanks Jan, it was a shame to see a building so old get so badly damaged, but yes , thankfully no one lost their life. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/17/2019 8:11:00 AM

... a great writing, Tom ... and I'm so agree with your last line - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/17/2019 8:17:00 AM

Thank you Sunshine, happy you like it . Tom.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/17/2019 8:10:00 AM

Your wonderful rendition captures the essence of how people feel about this treasured symbol of worship and love. You are so right about Paris being a beloved place of grandeur..I liked the message of ending lines..so well written, Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/17/2019 8:15:00 AM

Thank you very much Vijay, happy you liked it. Tom.