‘Welcome’ is a poem from my first book, “Take Heart, Seeker”. It illustrates how, if we don’t become too invested in transient appearances, then thoughts, feelings and moods arrive and leave on their own. We remain as the witness of the arrivals and departures. Find the books at this link.
Welcome I woke up this morning and heard a voice say there is sadness felt in this body today Misery loves company and soon it was known that sadness invited some friends of its own Grief and sorrow came through the door, shame curled up in a ball on the floor Why or from where they arrived is not clear regardless of that, I welcomed them here I sat with them quietly, did not interfere as each said their piece tinged with longing and fear When lunch came around I offered a bite but each remained silent perhaps out of spite Later, out for a walk I noticed a bird, the most beautiful song was gratefully heard I realized then that my guests had all gone, I turned back to the sun which through it all shone They may all return unbidden, who knows? but one thing is certain, they'll eventually go