The Collected Writings of Brian J. Mueller
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Easy Does It
Easy does it.
The mantra fits
so I will wear it,
while I close my eyes and breathe it in
like the familiar smells
of savory bacon,
of sweet caramel,
of a new car,
of evergreen and her enchanting perfume.
The things which calm me are simple.
I’ve no need for common distractions,
only my cup of tea
and a quiet space in the early morning.
One
two
three..
I say easy does it again,
this time a little louder,
and in solidarity
with all of my brothers and sisters.