An offering by the poet Hafiz

There is
A madman inside of you
Who is always running for office --
Why vote him in,
For he never keeps the accounts straight.
He gets all kinds of crooked deals
Happening all over town
That will just give you a big headache
And glue to your kisser
A gigantic
Confused
Frown.

-- translation by Daniel Ladinski

A House Blessing

(On the occasion of a house blessing for a habitat for humanity house.)

Source of All Being, Creator of All Things (known by many names)

We open our hearts to your blessings

May this home and this family: (name) 

Ever know health and joy, love and peace.

May every room and corner know your healing presence and patterns of grace.

May light and gladness, peace and companionship dwell in this home.

May the hospitality of this family increase hospitality in the world.

We thank you for this dwelling place and for the sacred life that fills it.

Blessings Be.  Amen.