Comment from Rachelle Allen

Excellent

What a beautiful tribute this is. You captured the sorrow but also left room for some hope with the words "Paris gathers" because it evokes that feeling of solidarity and a unifying force. That's the two-edged sword, I guess, of tragedy; it does bring people together. Very nicely done. xo

 Comment Written 18-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 18-Apr-2019

Thanks for the review. When I saw them gather, so emotional, singing the hymns, for the first time I felt a world tribal feeling come over me. Like a connection, as we all grieved. In Montreal, we have the beautiful Notre Dame Basilica, (worth googling) and I know how gutted we would be and the gaping hole it would leave if it ever burnt down. It is breathtaking! Bless you my child, now go in peace. j

Comment from miajaffri

Excellent

You have described the scene we all watched on t.v. The hymns the people sang outside were beautiful and harmonious. There was such grief. Well done with a 5-7-5.

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2019

Thanks for the insightful review. Yes it was beautifully haunting and for the first time I felt a tribal sense in this world.

reply by miajaffri on 20-Apr-2019

reply by the author on 21-Apr-2019

Thanks for the insightful review. Like a world~wide heartbreak. j

reply by miajaffri on 24-Apr-2019

Comment from HealingMuse

Excellent

Hi Contest Author,

This is a lovely and fitting tribute to the French people following the Notre Dame fire. Heartbreaking to see such a beautifuc, historic building damaged that way. Good luck and thanks for sharing. Jan :-)

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2019

Thanks for the thoughtful review. Yes, it was quite a sight, I can only imagine how utterly dry the wood would be after so many centuries. Dommage.⚜