Tired

I wake each morning with a heavy chest.
I cough for an hour without much rest.

My heart beats faster with each coffee cup.
Then I pop a beer to even things up.

I used to have energy where now I have none.
It takes me longer to get my chores done.

My list grows smaller with each passing day.
The things I used to do I can't do today.

So many depend on me in so many ways.
What will happen if I suddenly go away.

I try so hard to keep my spirit up.
You don't give in thats what I was taught.

So I keep going one day at a time.
God please give me the strength to carry on.

I'm so tired.