The chained ape ...

In the South Chapel, we came across pale figures, resting in their marble - they lay upon their backs, clasping their hands in prayer - their faces were smooth masks - their long bodies had been bleached by time - 

An chained ape crouched by an armoured foot - it gazed up at me with heavy lidded eyes - 

I imagined the ape, still tethered by its fine linked chain, suddenly moving, opening its strange full lipped mouth - 

For one moment I thought I heard the chain rattle, heard some words spoken in a silky voice - 

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March 13 2015

The South Chapel

St Mary's Church

Puddletown