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.
