Athens v Athens


I came across the art installation as I walked down a path to the beach

About thirty naked people were positioned on the rocks that overlooked the sea

I recognised some of my friends but they did not acknowledge me

An artist approached me and asked whether I like to be part of the installation

Initially I refused but then I changed my mind as I saw no harm in the occupation

I was asked to sit on a large rock next to a woman called Geraldine

She was a supply teacher from Woking and was covered in freckles

As I moved into position I noticed a ghost of a smile pass her lips

Athens had beaten Athens by the odd goal in five