Drawbridges stay raised for boats that stopped coming through
Stone arches span creeks that changed course without asking
Water wheels rot in races the river abandoned
Hand pumps squeak over wells the village stopped trusting
Rowboats fill with leaves at docks no one launches from
Millponds smooth over foundations of mills long gone
Weirs hold back water for turbines that were hauled away
Ferry cables sag toward landings that washed out
Fishing piers reach over water that forgot the fish
Cisterns hold rain for houses that no longer stand
