Squeezed into the Chapel
Caught behind an old American woman
and a double buggy - my friend and I
Feel the significance is lost on us.
A small Paddington bear rises above the crowd
Duffle coat and red hat, the potential for a marmalade sandwich.
Attached to a metal cross, as Christ looks down in judgement.
He has risen - barely. No pun intended.
'What is natural selection?' I ask my friend.
'Adaptability' she responds, eyes upward.
I guess the scenes in the frescoes, and we both
Think about the pasta we will have after.
Adam lazily reaches out, and more people shuffle in
It took me a while to spot, unlike Paddington.
Our focus diminished,
By our grumbling bellies and aching feet.
Hi, I’m Erin. I’m currently studying English and History. She/her
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