The Collected Writings of Brian J. Mueller
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Search and read all 1,834 pieces by Brian J. Mueller — 1,675 poems, 38 prose pieces, and 121 haiku from 12 published volumes. Free to read and share.
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Brian’s collected pieces, volume by volume.
Plainspoken Poet
We all know one.
I want to be
a plainspoken poet,
accidentally shedding the wisdom
others have shared with me
in as few words
as possible.
I want simplicity,
the kind that comes
from experiential faith
and a practiced contentment
for all that comes my way.
I want true love
and heartfelt appreciation
for the mystery and complexity
beyond my comprehension,
yet within my clean grasp.