Funny Isn’t It?

Authored by: Alya Halim

Edited by: Anwar Mc Noo

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH THE MOST GRACIOUS THE MOST MERCIFUL

"Envy comes from people's ignorance of, or lack of belief in, their own gifts." 

(Jean Vanier)

More often than not, we envy others’ achievements and ‘success’ simply because we have yet to taste it. However, keep in mind that the grass is not always greener on the other side.

Why don’t we just take a step back and observe the multiple blessings bestowed upon us, which may seem insignificant to us now.. but are actually worth a lot more in the eyes of others.

Funny isn’t it

How the world seemed a lot nicer

When we were younger

A lot less things on our plates

And a lot more fun on our dates

Funny isn’t it

How people seem friendlier

When we’ve reached higher

Forced smiles and fake laughs

Always linger their mouths

But still

It never seems to be enough

Funny isn’t it

How the days go slower

When life gets harder

Then everything feels heavier

As if the world itself

Is warning us to be stronger

Funny isn’t it

How they quarrel over wealth

When others are just begging for health

Trivial matters long forgotten

Priorities as well, be forsaken

When body and soul fear separation

Funny isn’t it

How the weak gets weaker

While the strong grows stronger

Not through resistance or diligence

But merely luck and fortunes

Passed down through generations

Ain’t it funny though?

Even families abandon each other

Because love is nothing but a matter