Brian’sPoems

The Collected Writings of Brian J. Mueller

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He Can Be Taught

In the meantime...

Have patience with him.
He can be taught to love,
though you and I
will not be his teachers.

Love will come to him
during a long sleepless night
or in the blinding light
of an oncoming car.

Love will come to him
in the cries of his infant
and the genuine kindness
of a passing stranger.

Love will come to him
like a spring flood
drowning his soul
in benevolent waters.

Love will come to him
like nightfall in the desert,
a respite from the sun
full of mystery.

Love will come to him.
Love will come to him.
Let us get out of the way
so love may do its thing.

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