Guide from Beyond

 

                                    

This being human is a guesthouse.

 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 all in.

  Be grateful for whoever comes,

    because each has been sent

      as a guide from beyond.