Amidst weathered stones,
History and tradition intertwine,
A sanctified haven,
Set apart from the hustle and bustle of the high street.
A mausoleum to a bygone dream,
A celebration and critique of empire,
Cross-shaped,
With font and table.
Resonating with hope,
Reverberating with faith,
A holy space,
A human place.
Hereford Cathedral.
-Swales, Christmas 2023
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