The Collected Writings of Brian J. Mueller
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Liberty
I believe nothing.
Nothing is so hopeless as this realization, revelation.
I believe nothing.
Where did the seed come from?
I believe in nothing.
This is not true; I believe in myself (at least I used to).
I believe in no one.
Only the people I’ve met seem real.
I believe not in not knowing.
I believe not in knowing.
Trapped I am until I believe.
Trapped I am until into my life I weave:
Someone…
Something…
Anything…
To believe in…
I only doubt myself because this world exists within me.
I only contemplate this because I am free.