When I Grow Up

(I wrote this at 21; imagining myself being an old woman)
16-08-04

When I grow up,
I want to have my family around me.

When I grow up,
I want to play with my grandchildren
To tell them stories of golden ages gone by,
Of Prophets and companions,
Who were virtuous and valiant.

When I grow up,
I don’t want to worry about,
Superannuation, retirement homes.

When I grow up,
I want to be free from the endless
Family duties and social responsibilities.

When I grow up,
I want to be treated with respect,
For young people to heed my words,
And value my judgement.

When I grow up,
I want my children to love me,
To see me as a person,
And not a burden,
To appreciate the years of care I’ve given
To forgive my failings,
To be a better parent that I was.

When I grow up,
I want to spend my time in worship,
Allah has given me a long life, alhamdulillah,
How much of it did I spend fi sabilillah?
Have I done enough to pass Judgement on that Day?

Every moment of my life,
And not only when I grow up,
I want to be ready to meet my Maker.