Thursday, July 19, 2012

A Poem for Thursday: "The Guest House" - Rumi

Onto one of my favorite poets, Rumi.
You can learn more about him here.


The Guest House

This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival. 

A joy, a depression, a meanness, 
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.

Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they're a crowd of sorrows, 
who violently sweep your house
empty of it's furniture, still,
treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.

The dark though, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing
and invite them in.

Be grateful for whoever comes, 
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.

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