Picture walking up Sixth Avenue in Midtown New York City on West 42nd Street
As I was walking, I began to hear singing echoing in the distance
I needed to get closer in hearing more in an instance
So I decided to walk up Fifth Avenue, and I was now on West 45th Street in 1978
The music got more distinct, but there was a Choir added to the singing, and it was “America The Beautiful”
How fitting for the occasion since it was ST. Patrick’s Cathedral Centennial
The music and choir singing was simply beautiful
I felt truly youthful
It was all coming from St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Fifth Avenue and East 50th Street
But there was an added treat
Cardinal Terrence Cooke was standing on the Cathedral steps shaking hands with all people as they passed by including yours truly the writer
It was an experience I will never forget
Yet, I have only one regret
Cardinal Cooke is no longer around
But the remembrance I am keeping found
However, for right now let me settle down
Music to my ears in telling me not to have any fear
St. Patrick’s Cathedral is still near
I can still feel the music and choir in the air.