Brian’sPoems

The Collected Writings of Brian J. Mueller

A single poem, met at the right moment, can change a life.

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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Some read poetry
to lose themselves
in rich vocabulary
and luscious metaphor.

Some read poetry
for the tap-tap-tap,
and the naked rhyme
which moves the body.

Some read poetry
to find righteous wisdom
buried in dusty books
written centuries ago.

Some read poetry
for the slam effect
of wowing others
with verbal wizardry.

Some read poetry
to rediscover and reconnect
with the natural world
and their mortal coil.

I read poetry
for the life-changing possibilities,
and the full body blow delivered
by just a few inspired words.

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