Making sense of the world

I used to think as a child, the world was 'fair'. Men and women were equal.
Both had to go through 'trials of life'.
For men, it was NS; for women, it was giving birth.
Forgive the naivety... its still there.

With this simple mind, I persist in believing the world is good natured.
Believing in choices, I persist in giving others the benefit of doubt.
Giving food and shelter, I persist in generousity.

Alas; I ask, how much is a packet of instant noodle that others are so unwilling to share?
Still, I persist in calling you a friend.