The Collected Writings of Brian J. Mueller

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Nothing I Must Do

Amen!

When I am cornered,
at the end of my rope,
feeling trapped,
with nowhere to go
and all out of clichés
to describe my predicament,
I take some solace knowing
there is nothing I must do.

As I absorb the literal truth
contained in these words
I let go of my breath,
after which a weight is lifted
and I become grateful
for whatever will be done.

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