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In Doubt and Worry My Time has Passed by Heena Al-Haya

In doubt and worry my time has passed
Oh, my troubles!

I built my house with great care
Thought I would live here forever
From somewhere came a storm
Left the straw and took the thatch
Oh, my troubles!

I planted a plant with great care
Thought I would eat its sweet fruit
From somewhere came a storm
And broke my tree in half
Oh, my troubles!

I built a plough and yoke
Thought I would grow gold on my land
From somewhere came a farmhand
Broke my yoke and left my plough
Oh, my troubles!

 

 

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