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The Collected Writings of Brian J. Mueller

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New Stories

My old stories
can no longer carry the weight
I place upon them.

The
I remember whens
and the
during colleges
just don’t seem
to say a whole lot
to me,
anymore.

Nevertheless my stories
remain stuck in cramped spaces
waiting patiently to be emptied,
before I can learn new things
and create fresh stories.

Sometimes I can’t help
but think back on my past,
especially when I feel uncertain
about the future.
Still I try to remain aware
there is always a point
at which great wine
becomes vinegar.

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