The 'bench'-a lesson in an inanimate thing #zapfic50

A weathered bench stood strong despite years of scorching sun and pounding rain. Once vibrant paint now faded, it remained steadfast, silently witnessing seasons come and go. While we see a weakening bench, Its resilience whispered a lesson: even in wear and tear, strength lies in enduring, not in appearance."
This is my entry on the week's #zapficmonday prompt "bench"

Picture by meta ai