The Guest House
This being human is a guesthouse
Everyday a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness
some momentary awareness comes
from an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they're a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
of all of it's 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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