The Collected Writings of Brian J. Mueller
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First Date
Last night I poured my soul out,
and offered it to another.
In just a couple of hours
I related my hard earned,
yet hopeful and humble life story.
Later I learned the reason
people don’t often do this,
as this morning,
I can barely keep my eyes open.
All I had been holding back
came rushing forth
in obvious desire and need.
Whatever was transferred between us,
I sincerely hope it was enough,
to create a container
we might one day fill with love.