with each breath i take
i feel as though
i'm stealing this air i don't deserve.
why is it given so freely
for anyone to partake.
it is a prized possession
we all take for granted.
no matter rich or poor
we all have this in common
not one of us promised
our next inhale
to think
that the one thing we aren't thankful for
if for a second we were without
our existence would be no more.
why are you so kind
to grace us with
what we aren't worthy of.
please
put your lips on mine
breathe in these frail lungs
i am empty without you.
let your breath saturate
every part of my being.
i shall now praise you
with each breath i take.
i shall now tell the world
of your undying love
thank you
..thank you
...thank you