Scattered seeds, with the same needs

To me, no one in singapore is really poor
Compared to many of our neighbours
in asia, south america or africa

Here, if you have an able and healthy body
and you are not too choosy
you can find a job quite easily

If you are handicapped or elderly
bring your documents to the nearest CDC
government handouts you may get monthly

Or so long as you own a HDB
you can sell it and migrate to JB
and settle there quite comfortably

But then many have told me, I cannot compare
because "we are singapore, we have different standards to bear"
So just because we live in Singapore,
does that mean we deserve a bigger share?
Think about it, is it fair?

A certain living standard we must maintain
Each meal should have a staple with three mains
When elsewhere, people only have rice or sugar cane
and we consider it enough for them to sustain

But aren't we all human, all with the same need?
Our stomach needs to be filled regardless of the feed
We need a shelter from the heat and the rain
and some medical attention when in pain

We did not choose to born here
Neither did they choose to be born there
Different places He assigns
To fulfill His special design

Just because we're born in Singapore, are we of higher worth?
Just because they are born elsewhere, do they deserve this dearth?

Since we didn't earn our place of birth
Better be thankful that we can live in mirth
and be grateful for our body's girth
and towards our poorer neighbours, show more love.