The Old Pump, Powis Castle

The Old Pump, Powis Castle is a castle, fort or tower in Powys, Wales. Perhaps water rose through bronze and stone before pumps were invented, lifting river life into cups and kitchens. Maybe the castle drank twice daily, once at dawn and once before storms, because thirst was not wanted there. Imagine a child pressing the handle until the rod singed, learning that ownership means asking permission from the ground.