The Collected Writings of Brian J. Mueller

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Less Is Always More

This morning I’m wanting
to feel better about me,
so I apologize for my anger
which can burn white hot
and, if I allow it,
keeps me at a distance
from my love.

There are those who kick and punch,
and those who scream and hurl things.
I’m one of those whose voice grows bitter
and uses his words to wound.

Sitting quietly with dogs
and spending time alone in nature,
tells me less is always more
and there is no excuse not to love.

I often forget why it is I write poetry.
Then I am reminded through my verse
that whichever way I go
the Universe is circular
and we’ll always meet in the end.