[Stylist] Rumi - Guest House
ckuell at comcast.net
ckuell at comcast.net
Wed Nov 2 19:45:21 UTC 2022
Hey Jen,
This is an interesting poem—thanks for sharing. Theoretically, I agree with what it expresses. Realistically, I think it’s easier written than accomplished.
Chris
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Subject: [Stylist] Rumi - Guest House
I stumbled on this poem yesterday and had to share.
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.
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