Why Me?

I looked in bewilderment at the doctor who was

looking at the report and exclaimed.. again?

He looked at my fearful face and said, in a matter of fact tone

Yes, you need to under go your third operation to set things right

I came out, looked at the heaven and screamed Why me?

Then I heard it, some one shouting back at me

Oh? Is it you asking this question?

Remember? Years ago when you landed in that cushy job

Offering money you never dreamt of?

Did you lift up your head and ask, Why me?

And what about that luxury car that you thought

You bought, in essence, it was my gift to you?

Speeding on the highway and looking at others

With a grump satisfaction on your face, 

By any chance, did you lift up you head and ask, Why me?

You built a palatial house, reared your children, educated them

And oh, I forgot, got them married lavishly

And, by any chance, did you even once, lift up your head ask, Why me?

What is not there with you today?

There are thousands without home, food, education

And no dear or near ones to take care and you? 

With all the things fed on the silver spoon

Still has the audacity to ask, Why me?

Just because you have a minor ailment brought all by yourself?

Remember What I have said.

Treating alike happiness and distress

Loss and Gain, victory and defeat

And thanking the almighty every now and then

No matter what you get

Will make the purpose of your being, right