Forgive Me when I Whine
By Kalim.Farooki
Kalim.Farooki@ocgov.com


Today, on a bus, I saw a very beautiful woman
And wished I were as beautiful
When suddenly she rose to leave,
I saw her hobble down the aisle.
She had one leg and wore a crutch.
But as she passed, she passed a smile.
Oh, Allah, forgive me when I whine.
I have two legs; the world is mine.
I stopped to buy some candy.
The lad who sold it had such charm.
I talked with him, he seemed so glad.
If I were late, it'd do no harm.
And as I left, he said to me,
"I thank you, you've been so kind.
It's nice to talk with folks like you.
You see," he said, "I'm blind."
Oh, Allah, forgive me when I whine.
I have two eyes; the world is mine.
Later while walking down the street,
I saw a child I knew.
He stood and watched the others play,
But he did not know what to do.
I stopped a moment and then I said,
"Why don't you join them dear?"
He looked ahead without a word.
I forgot, he couldn't hear.
Oh, Allah, forgive me when I whine.
I have two ears; the world is mine.
With feet to take me where I'd go.
With eyes to see the sunset's glow.
Oh, Allah, forgive me when I whine.
I've been blessed indeed, the world is mine.
This morning when I wakened
And saw the sun above,
I softly said, "Alhamdulillah,
Oh Allah! Bless everyone I love."
And right away I thought of you
And said a loving prayer,
That Allah would bless you specially,
And keep you free from care
I thought of all the happiness
A day could hold in store,
I wished it all for you because
No one deserves it more.
May Allah bless you this day




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