The above photo is a detail of the amazing font in Salisbury Cathedral
showing the stillness of the water reflecting the Cathedral interior in a mirror image.
At each corner the silent pool contrasts with running water flowing into a grill below.
Gill’s reflection is inspired by her visit and experience.

The Font, Salisbury

In the dark still waters
Light
caught my eye,
Unexpected,
In the dusky cathedral.

Blazing winter sun
Pierced 
Sarum glass,
Bejewelling 
Black, mirrored.

Christening:
Candlelight
In our darkness
Shining,
Inspiring breath.

Evensong,
Choristers
“Lighten our
Darkness 
We beseech thee,
O Lord.”

[Gill Henwood. February 2025]

*Sarum is the name of an earlier settlement near Salisbury, which became known as
New Sarum. The building of the Cathedral began in 1221.

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