The Maintainer of all

A poem by Velma Cook

"Everything we have is provided by Allah, the Almighty. The suns shines on those who believe in Him and those who don't. His Mercy extends to all living things. One part of His Mercy is spread throughout all creation and the other 99 is kept for the believers on the Day of Judgement"

You are the only One Who knows me
Who sees so well what I am

You never tire sending me gifts
which I don't deserve

I do so much wrong
Am never grateful enough

I make a promise to You
which I rarely keep

Yet You forgive and let
me start afresh

You have given me all I have
All I know

I turn to You alone for help
and You're always there

You're my Creator
the Maintainer of all

The One on Whom all creation depends