I Only Have Today

I arise and saw something else;
I know beyond that door, somebody cares;
I'll try to be extra genial every single day;
For I only have today.

I uttered my morning prayer;
Surprisingly, it was a bit longer;
Hymns of praise, I sang as I may;
I know, I only have today.

Letters, I started to write;
Recipients will know I carry such blithe;
Loved ones at bay;
Shush! I only have today.

I throw my hopes for tomorrow;
Embrace not certain sorrow;
To live one day at a time, I'd say;
Because I only have today.