Notre-Dame

I see the news

said the Notre-Dame

to the pigeons in the sky

I see the people cry

said he why oh why

do they weep for me

I dont know why?

what especially for me?

was i not just stone and mud

a simple labour of some love

of sweat and toil

the people cry and stare and dream

of me how yesterday I strongly stood

I can be strong again

I can be what you want me to be

I just wont be quite so ancient old

life has challenges and this is only one

my people my France will see me through

as Frenchmen often do

Reviews

[Amen A]

I love this, its simple yet the words can be interpreted in many different way, I especially like "was i not just stone and mud", its important to remember that its not about the stone, its about what it had seen, endured and stood for and shall stand for in the future.

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

thankyou Amen for your take on this review very much

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

sorry take on my poem and thanks for your review typos here this morning LOL

[jacob erin-cilberto]

wow, from the cathedral's perspective...what wonderful and sad personification.
beautiful, Julie.
j.

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Oh thanks Jacob that’s lovely of you to write thanks 🙏

[barleygirl]

This poem encapsulates what is so great about your writing . . . it's your point of view. You have the most unique ways of delivering some observation about life or the world. Personifying Notre Dame is not only a great idea, but the WAY you portray this personification is what makes you so unique. It feels like you put some of yourself into this personality for the cathedral. The ending is so matter-of-fact & conversational . . . no sensationalizing this event. I love your always-fresh approach (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Wow thanks Margie for this rather long review hope you are working in your second novella 😻

[Lea Sheryn]

Love it! Very captivating.

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Thanks Sherym that’s sweet of you

[Noemi]

I love how relevant this is and it's thought provoking, you have a gift :)

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Thanks so much got your kind review N

[Coyote Poetry]

Wonderful poetry shared dear Julie. Notre-Dame will be rebuilt. I saw her in 1978. I love the ancient city and old structures. Thank you for sharing your amazing words and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

ThAnkyou coyote for your review much appreciated

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Wow, Julie you have written a wonderful, hopeful anthem for the rebuilding and preservation of beloved Notre-Dame Cathedral, and for the strength and resilience of the French. I love your stunning personification of the cathedral and her moving plea to her people to resurrect her and make her glorious again. Thank you for lifting our spirits and for speaking out for the rebirth of Our Lady.

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

yes I wrote this quickly yesterday when I heard the sad news, i truly hope they do, but will take some time, xx thanks Annette !

[John the Baptist]

Notre Dame survived Napoleon and Hitler, only to fall to a fire. But, as your poem indicates, it will rise.

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

i certainly hope so so so sad