RUNDELANIA

No. 18
November 2025
Fall / Winter

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The Spirit of Rochester: a Ghost Ship Anchored in Memory

by George Cassidy Payne

George Cassidy Payne is a poet, essayist, and educator based in Rochester, NY. His work explores the intersections of place, memory, and social consciousness, often focusing on overlooked histories and everyday beauty. He contributes regularly to local and national publications. When not writing, he can often be found hiking along the Genesee, searching for ghosts in the landscape.