Kat Lehmann

Scenic Route

I visit the stream that knows me, set an old loss on its surface and watch it swirl downstream. A heartache sneaks into my pocket as I leave. Wandering through the confusion of trees, I find the path home, just in time to cook soup for my family.

daily practice
one footfall slips
inside the other

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About the Author

Kat Lehmann is a Connecticut poet and scientist captivated by the grandiose within the minute. She’s widely published, and her most recent book is the haibun collection Stumbling Toward Happiness.