Ghosts

Around the end of a chain link fence, a dark place of rushing water.

The Stonebow Bridge, also known as the Monk’s Bridge for this is the path they used, off to tend their livestock in the days before the dissolution of the monasteries.

We listen for ghosts.

acorns


on the old stone bridge


she fastens his coat

Paul Conneally


First World Haiku Festival Ginko

Loughborough, 2000