
Searching for answers
I traced the spring to its source
And thought differently
I have only visited Westminster once and found it completely different to what I had imagined. Having only seen it full “Coronation mode” on television I did not realise that there are the most astonishing assortment of side chambers and chapels with relics from throughout its thousand year history. I would have gladly spent more time there but our tour guide was determined to show us the Houses of Parliament that day so whisked us through this labyrinthine edifice and I cannot disentangle my memories of the various wonders.
I do recall some particularly charming medieval floor tiles and walking over a number of tombs of the literati but who exactly I could not say.
I still cannot quite see the honour associated with being buried under a slab which the congregation and now thousands of tourists trample over daily but should this blog one day be recognised as genius and my sad remains be interred in Westminster I am sure I would not mind being walked all over.
In response to ronovanwrites weekly haiku challenge https://ronovanwrites.wordpress.com/2015/05/04/ronovanwrites-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-43-source-thought/
Reblogged this on ronovanwrites and commented:
First one in this week is TJ Paris. A bit of a site seeing view of Westminster as a bonus. A Haiku and a little more too.
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Many thanks! Very exciting to be first in! Thanks again for your blog. 🙂
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A stunning view. Your haiku a perfect pairing.
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Just up and about in Western Australia. Thanks so much for the kind words. So glad you liked the view too! 🙂
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Reblogged this on Michaelphelps1's Blog and commented:
More of the beautiful mind of RONOVAN WRITES.
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I was there many years ago… no guide! travelled by my own… and I was quite impressed by the richness of its contents, the tombs..the cyrpt… the history. I wish I’d visit it again. I’ve been in London more times, but you know… there so many interesting places.
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There are so many beautiful and intriguing things in the world it is always so hard to know if you should go back and see something again or find a new wonder! 🙂
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I like it, ‘the source of spring’ 🙂
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Just starting up here in Western Australia. Thanks so much for your kind words! 🙂
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