For nothing, thank you

I’d have said thank you for air
for water
for sunlight
and for the chance to live

tomorrow, again, I’ll err
after the promise yesterday
that I’ll only do right
what would you do than to forgive?

today, I am here again
as a son that you do not spare
but one that you guard at night
one that you help to survive

I promise I am not here to beg
but thank you for nothing- I swear

Tomide Abdul