‘Exhibition’ by Elena Chamberlain

Exhibition

you put
statues commemorating abolition
next to taxidermy animals
and a sign:

we are in discussions discussing the discourse

how to acknowledge
a loss of such magnitude
than with a viewing platform

there are sea dragon fossils next door.


Elena Chamberlain is a poet, creative and student from England. She has been published in stages, pages, and online, and is most intrigued by answers, biscuits, and love. Elena was part of Apples and Snakes Future Voices and longlisted for the Outspoken Prize for poetry in 2023.