The Haunting

Since I could 

not put an end 

to the

haunting 

I have decided 

to become

cordial 

with the ghost.

I've made my way 

back to 

the edge 

of the chasm

where we 

can now be

civil and

exchange 

heartfelt 

greetings 

and 

well-wishes

from across the 

unspoken forever-space 

high above the ruins of

our smoldering bridge.

Not what I had imagined,

but it's better this way
as long as you don't
look down.

Ken Owen   Van Niddy Press        November 2016