Celestial Windows

Belfast City Hall,

which I thought church-like when I was a child.

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Salisbury Cathedral, England

Since I posted dark and mysterious windows last week, I thought to offer contrast today with portals so heavenly and bright, one can easily imagine spirits being drawn to the light that beckons with a promise of hope and joy.

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St. Peter's Catholic Church, Belfast, N.I.

Growning up with the Troubles in Northern Ireland, I have not always been a fan of organized religion and the wrongs so often perpetrated in its name. That said, I have since sat quietly in a good many churches, temples and abbeys…and felt myself infused with love, goodwill and the unrelenting sense that mankind’s innate goodness will triumph above all.

I hope these windows will offer momentary respite from the trials of the moment and be a sweet reminder that each day is precious beyond words….
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St. Brigid and St. Patrick
St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland

I'm linking this post to Mary T's Wednesday meme, 'Window Views...And Doors Too!'

For more intriguing photos, do stop by the following link...
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http://windowviews2.blogspot.com/
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A Halloween Haiku

We fear nothing so

much as fear to which we have

not yet put a name...

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I have dreams in which I frantically check every locked door and window, only to discover that one has been silently breached. I don't know what I fear will get in if I'm not vigilant, but the worry continues to plague me!

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The photo above was taken at the prison in Lincoln Castle, England

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I am linking this to Poetry United's, Thursday Think Tank Prompt. For more works about the things we fear, do click on the link below:

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http://poetryblogroll.blogspot.com/2010/10/thursday-think-tank-21-fear.html

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