The Guest House by Rumi | A Poetry Reading

Welcome back to the poetry series! Today I share my all time favourite Rumi poem with you, which is called The Guest House.

This poem is read from the collection Rumi (2006) by Everyman's Library Pocket Poets, selected and edited by Peter Washington. The translation of the poem is by Coleman Barks.

Words:

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 are 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 whatever comes.
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.

Let me know what you think of this one in the comments!

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