The Collected Writings of Brian J. Mueller

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Falling Slowly

...into that deep mystery.

Every little ache and pain
is trying to tell you something.

But you won’t listen to them
until you’ve been tripped,
and while in midair falling,
are confronted by no ground.

From that point on
I’m not sure what happens.
But falling slowly for a bit
may be a good start.