Flames

The flames still flicker,
the wind causes them to
Hoping for them to burn out,
I wait, in silent frustration

The boat's swung in turbulent sea,
the strong waves rocking it about
Hoping for calm weather,
I wait, in a strange devotion

The rivulet's are gaining volume,
the silt's struggling to keep by
Hoping for the water to recede
I wait, in a silent wail

Why did you have to come back?