Selamat Datang
August 1st, 2008 by rarasA 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
(Rumi poem)
