Rumi Poem

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 its furniture,
still, treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.
The dark thought, 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.

~ Rumi

Very nice poem!

That's really beautifully written! ^.^

So lovely. Thanks for sharing!

Have not read this one before - thank you. Thing about great poetry is it keeps going, beyond the words, beyond thought, into pure feeling.

Great poem! Thanks for sharing!