ISLAMIC POEMS

27. When You Don't Get What You Want

WHEN YOU DON'T GET WHAT YOU WANT

You've been wanting it relentlessly

And have been praying for it restlessly 

You knew that once it gets granted

Your heart and soul can get contented.

But Allah made you more patient

As the answer got delayed in its moment

And when the answer came down to you

You were caught off guard, not knowing what to do.

You didn't get what you asked Allah for

And you have been keeping score

Of how many tahadjud prayers you did

Only to be shattered and disappointed.

Have you forgotten that you're just His Slave?

And complaining what HE gives is not in your place

Allah says that we may like a thing which isn't good for us

So we should be grateful to the One True God.

When you don't get what you want

All praises be to Allah still

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