Parting

gate 

humble this one

not to be confused with the hallowed

haughty Arc de Triomphe

the Gateway of India

or other ceremonial such

mostly unmanned

silent witness

to conjunctions partings

comings and goings

simply passing

or passing away

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Anonymous wrote:

There is a quiet acceptance of the wear and tear that existence puts one through. The colours ash brown blue grey are all so dignified in their resignation, no breast beating on decay and decline nor any sign of futile struggle. I thumb.

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Charu wrote:

Timeworn, rusty and rustic yet obeying to converge or diverge as per request.