When the night comes
Time has stopped
The air gets thicker
My vision fogs
If I try to fight it
No, I will not try to fight it
That is one battle I cannot win
Better to not even start
So, if you my dear friend
Who walks among the light
See the sun going down
Run like the wind and chase the sun
Maya Mesh is 13 years old. She is from New York City.
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