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 piece
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. 3:00 AM comes, he calls them to their knees and I pray we're right