The Collected Writings of Brian J. Mueller

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My Fiery Preacher

There’s a fiery preacher in me.
He tries to keep peaceful and quiet
but can be easily agitated,
especially during stressful times.

My preacher thinks he knows,
and undoubtedly his age and experience
have lent him the glasses
to discern a bit of wisdom.

However like a miner,
a preacher leads a hard life
and can’t afford to keep
all the gold he’s found for himself.

A preacher must share with all passersby,
offering his tiny nuggets of truth,
while grateful to whoever will take them,
and content with what’s offered in return.