It comes to rust

To rust is where it goes

For rust is,

in itself,

complete

and overwhelming.

Within rust lies

the wisdom of nature,

the color of nature.

Rust knows

whence it comes

and rust knows

where it goes.

and rust waits,

upon time,

waits laughingly

and patient

for the shiny and strong,

the powerful and cunning

while rain and shine

dust and grime

lay waste to all

that is shiny

and strong.

Away goes young strength;

dim becomes the shine

until what stays

Is rust.

But rust knows

whence it comes

and rust has won

for in rust

is the wealth of time,

of dust,

and grime.