The Collected Writings of Brian J. Mueller

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Signs

The first sign of love is noticing,
seeing things like a child playing,
remembering to look for grasshoppers
perched atop the tall summer grass.

The second sign is to be amazed,
feeling awe at all the different clouds,
recognizing the nuance in their shapes and colors,
wondering what keeps them from floating into space.

The third sign is to witness the Divine
falling wet and heavy from the sky,
looking back at you through eyes that meet your own,
teaching you to fly when you close your eyes at night.

The fourth sign is forgetting to look for signs,
living life fully in each and every breath,
knowing signs five, six, seven and eight
wait for you patiently with open arms.