A Tale of Two Destinies

In work and deeds, there’s a stark mismatch.

Once, we both had so many dreams,

But Jamil, trapped by greed, has lost his way.

Now, he spends his days in regret,

Unable to find even a moment’s happiness.

My family stands steadfastly by my side,

While Jamil appears only in times of strife.

Jamil is alone, lost in the shadows,

Caught in a web of his own sins.

Day and night, my heart burns with anguish—

Why must this burden of sin be his?

Chasing black money has ruined his life;

He cannot tread the path of truth, even briefly.

He longs to leave it all behind,

But fear holds him captive, afraid of being lost.

One day, Jamil and I joined a funeral procession,

Together, wrapped in shrouds for burial.

My departure brought sorrow to my loved ones,

While Jamil’s passing brought tears of relief to the world.