The Collected Writings of Brian J. Mueller

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Attending Me

I gotta make sure
to take some time for me.
That great love warrior in my chest
is also a bit vain glorious.
He wants the world to know he cares,
and so too easily gets caught up
in the affairs of others.

Thus I bid my Love,
to put down his weapons,
and to offer himself,
in humble service to others.

I always find a peaceful space
to rest my weary heart,
when I ask each new day—
what would You have me do?