York Minster

Twas to be a special visit to York Minster

National treasure - of history, beauty & awe

that should illicit so humble a pleasure, 

of those who have gone before.

I felt somewhat honoured to be there

Archbishop Desmond Tutu was to be venerable guest.

Then it was said he had cancelled

And Archbishop Sentamu would do his best

Disappointment was felt in this wonderful place

Then Archbishop duly explained

That Desmond Tutu was  ill and regretfully,

Couldn't make the journey in pain.

Compassion was shown and prayers were said

To wish him a speedy recovery

I had longed to see this iconic man

But strangely felt his presence through others... 

Communion was said and many queued

To be part of this spiritual occasion.

I was overcome as I  returned to my seat, 

And my tears of love fell with emotion.

So powerful, so telling, so revealing

The spiritual experience I felt

Tears turned to sobs I couldn't control

sheer emotion so strong that I knealt.

I cannot explain, what happened that day

In York Minster a place I revere 

 Except to say I know, in my way,

God was with me, revealed through tears.