The Collected Writings of Brian J. Mueller
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What to Bring
Don’t ask me what to bring
when you’re called into the Presence.
Whatever you have on you
ought to be more than enough.
No doubt your pockets are already full
of so many things long forgotten.
Remember the way you carry yourself
will speak much louder than words.
So don’t worry about what to bring,
especially if you’re only seeking to add
to your toolbox of easy solutions.
The world is full of collectors,
but the Presence requires nothing,
not even your willingness to be there.