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The Collected Writings of Brian J. Mueller

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An Ordinary Life

This morning I wonder
why I am not as light as a feather.
I cannot stop all the thinking
adding undue weight to my being.

The door to my office is open,
and from just beyond the opening
I notice my dog staring at me.
He sees me looking at him,
then hops on three legs
plopping himself down
next to where I sit.

Here I am,
a little bit sad
and a little bit worn out,
with a lame dog
my loyal companion.

Is there anything better
than an ordinary life
for lifting the weight
off a burdened soul?

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