"Cruel Joke"

Staring into the flame
makes me realize the world of pain
with which, I have no shame

Every little breeze
coming in to tease
knocks me onto my knees

It is a cruel joke
played upon the poor bloke
the air making him choke.

Clinging to life
it stands proud in strife
waiting for the knife

With one good shot
it could be smothered on the spot
again in its place, one just as hot.

It prays to keep the grip
Wind came, and took a sip
and there, the final drip.

Now a cloud of smoke
and nothing left to stoke
it's covered in a darkened cloak.