The Adolescent

We close our eyes
Wait for the night to come
It just takes time

This boy is why
We've come from far away
But who saves whose life?

Day after day
Skin burned in deadly heat
A fractional prize

Night after night
It becomes clear to me
That I'm wasting time

We've tried and we're tired
But there's still much to be done
Let's not lose sight

3 AM comes
He calls them to their knees
And I pray we're right