How is it, that the universe can be spiteful to just a handful of people?

When no matter how much god you do, not matter how when something good seems just within reach, the universe at large can pull it away, suddenly dashing hopes.

Repeat this process over a lifetime, while watching those beside you get exactly what they want.

I gotta admit, it's a bit cruel.

Even a small instance of joy and happiness can be swept away and replaced with something irritating or depressing.

I don't get it. I really, really don't.

How is an optimist supposed to remain so when there's very little to keep optimistic about?

This kind of thing should turn someone into a pessimist, a cynic, and a hermit.

Cosmic Unbalance.

Giving those that don't deserve what they want, and leaving the undeserving high and dry.

Kinda sad innit?