Forgive Me - Ahmed Bukhatir

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, a smile.

Oh Allah, Oh Allah, forgive me when I whine.

I have 2 legs to walk upon and the world is mine.

I stopped to buy some candy;

met a boy who had such charm.

We talked, he seemed so happy, if I were late, it do no harm.

And as I left, he said to me, '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, Oh Allah, forgive me when I whine.

I have 2 eyes to see the world and the world is mine.

Later that day on my way, I saw a boy with eyes of blue.

He watched the other children play;

he did not know what to do.

I stopped a moment, then I said, 'Why don’t you join the others, dear?'

He kept on looking straight ahead and then I knew he could not hear

Oh Allah, Oh Allah, forgive me when I whine.

I have 2 ears to hear the world and world is mine.

With legs to take me where I’d go.

With eyes to see the sunset glow.

With ears to hear what I’d know

Oh the world is mine

I stopped for a moment, just look how much I have

Everywhere, in all our lives, these are His signs

Oh Allah, Oh Allah, forgive me when I whine.

I have been blessed indeed, and the world is mine

Oh Allah, Oh Allah, forgive me when I whine.

I have been blessed indeed, and the world is mine