Yes, the IS sarcasm, but an all too common human trait.

If Only – The Losers’ Lament

if only I was handsome/pretty
   born a financial genius or
       just with loads of money

I’d be happy, healthy, contented
   instead of frustrated and demented
       circumvented

fate is stacked against me
    it should be plain for all to see
        life should have endowed me

if only…

–LE – 6/20/24