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Thursday, May 10, 2012

The Guest House

 

24421Moving Around ©2012 Renato Manzi

The Guest House

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.

~ Rumi ~

(The Essential Rumi, versions by Coleman Barks)

 

About Renato Manzi:

Renato is an Italian portrait and fashion photographer, who moved to Oslo,Norway in 1977. He has worked with Miss Norway Agency since 1990. You can find him on 1x.com.

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