St. Albans Ginko

On Tanabata, I went with an old friend, Kim Richardson, to see Hailstone contributor, Jonathan Gott, in his hometown of St. Albans, to the north of London. It was a pleasant early summer day with a hint of rain in the air. Jon was in good form, and he led us on a gentle ginko tour of the ancient city, replete with its Roman ruins, magnificent medieval cathedral and its quaint winding streets. Jon hasn't yet sent me any of his haiku from the day. Perhaps this will encourage him to post one? For now, then, one of mine ...

A dove, snug
On the sign to the Hypocaust -
Clearing showers.

... and a senryu of Kim's ...

'I like a good bum on a woman'
he says, picking up
his knife and fork