Brian’sPoems

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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Remember My Brothers

to the babe crying hungrily at dawn
to the boy scheming with friends on the playground
to the adolescent impatient, unable to sit still
to the young man busily building his castle
to the grown man in love ensuring his legacy
to the weary man stumbling, wondering what the hell happened
to the broken man healing, discovering his love anew
to the old man shedding his love like leaves in the wind

remember my brothers
your life is short

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