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The Collected Writings of Brian J. Mueller

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Falling Water

...is washing over me.

Whenever I tell the story
of who I think I am,
my first task is always
to dig into the past
or gaze into the future
for the smart words
my ego would approve.

They sound like this:

I am from here,
by way of these people,
and grew up doing
what made me who I am.

And if I could divine
the future of my life
I am certain I would have it made,
because of all those difficult things
I’ve faced until this day.

But it no longer matters
if my words can persuade.
I know my life is only
falling water,
washing over me.

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