waiting lyrics critique

by andrew
(ny)

green’s only emerald
after the rain
numb’s only comfort
after the pain

fire’s only warmth
after we’re cold
we only feel young
after we’re old

sky’s only calm
before a storm
wrong’s only right
when it’s the norm

air’s only quiet
after the sound
until declared lost
you can’t be found

waiting to be moved
chess pieces on a board
action-reaction
what are we waiting for?

can only miss
what’s already gone
can only regret
what’s already done