Mike Lehner
Photography and Poem By Julie Kramme
Fearless Small town family. Gather around a big pot of chicken soup Big enough for all of us. Warm and getting warmer My whole family is present. We are together. Then it’s my turn to hunt Fearless Journey to the woods Watching and learning Observing above it all I listen to the quiet The woods are quiet and peaceful Back home to a barrel of soup Warm. Tradition. Family. Cooking brings me to the city Serving and supporting others to taste and enjoy This is working Lori is devoted. She pursues in her few spare moments Journeying. Together. Managing What do you need? We’ll do what it takes. Weather is weather. Parenting in tough circumstances. So many kids in need. We are a match but it is hard. Giving and being together. A family. Relief in the woods. Journey to the woods On a hunt. Peaceful observing. Alone with my thoughts Driving the distance. Home and cooking from scratch Delight in the details. Each step in the process. I’ll do what is needed. Whatever it takes. Maple siracha bacon. Frittata. Together we’ll enjoy.