The value of the guest

I am generous with what I have even if I had to spend the night hungry,
With a hungry stomach and feeling pain inside.
And I make myself appear rich amongst my close friends,
To hide from them my situation and verily I have nothing.
And between me and Allah,
The truth is for verily he is all-knower of situations.

This poem exhorts us all to give the guest his due even to the extent where we make do without things just so that the guest can have a good experience.
Guests are a blessing from Allah and we should treat them in that manner. They should be welcome in our homes and we should never feel distaste if someone should come around to our house.