Have you ever wondered, what have I done to deserve this?
Have you ever looked towards the divine and asked, why me? I’m at home, safe and secure Surrounded by family, love, comfort and more At times, I’m in the company of people whose intelligence leaves me struck with awe other times I’m in the company of those whose faith makes me feel closer to the divine rich people, powerful people, influential people…people who make me wonder what I have done to deserve this? Why me? I could’ve never been, but my grandparents escaped the ethnic cleansing of their hometown with my parents who were then a mere 8 and 5 years old I could’ve been buried under the rubbles of my parents’ house had they not left Rafah (Gaza) in the early 60s I could’ve been carrying the dead bodies of my friends, neighbors, children had we not been able to stay as refugees in Qatar and went back to Gaza I could’ve lived the war, I could’ve perhaps survived it physically but been emotionally and psychologically scarred But I’m here at home, safe and secure Surrounded by family, love, comfort and more In the company of intellectuals, spirituals, change makers and more Thankful and praising God for sure But still wondering, what have I done to deserve this? Why me? What am I meant for?
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