Sarum reflection

Reflection mirrored in the font at Salisbury Cathedral; photo by Gill Henwood.

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.

David’s heralds

Spring art study, by my friend, Kay Gibbons

DAVID’S Heralds.

They stand erect,
a legion of trumpeting angels
finely dressed,
sounding a fanfare of hope.

Massing together,
bright instruments burst forth,
dazzling our hearts,
as slender blades
cast out the winter dark.

With each opening bud,
bright yellow messages tell
of Spring coming near.

Oh, to be Welsh !

[Mr G. St. David’s Day, 1st March 2025]

Lakeland Triptych

[Photos and words from Gill Henwood]

The soughing of the icy wind
Snow atop Coniston Old Man
The lights coming on below
Dusk

The misty ridges over
Little and Great Langdales
Still, receding into
Skies.

Sunset above firs
Over the cold, cold sea
Waiting, watching for
Spring.

Gill Henwood ~February 2025

{Soughing ~ the long or low sound the wind or sea make as they move.}