I've endured for a long time, but I can't take it anymore

I hate to say it myself, but
I think I'm a patient person.
I only open my mouth when necessary.
I endure silently even in harsh environments.
My companions are just as patient.

That is how we endured, and kept on enduring.
However, the weaker ones began to disappear.
They were right next to me yesterday, but suddenly they were gone.

But we only open our mouths when necessary.
And we disappear little by little while remaining silent.

I thought I could still keep going.
One day, I thought I would open my mouth, but
finally, something snapped with a sound.

I can no longer open my mouth.
I can't even say goodbye.
I won't be holding anything in my mouth anymore either.

It's so sudden, even though I've worked hard for so long.
Come to think of it, it's been over 20 years.
I've done well to survive until today in this harsh environment.

Ultraviolet rays pierced my body and hurt me.
I used to be fresh, but I've turned more yellow than I used to be.

I've endured for a long time, but I can't take it anymore.

Farewell, my companions.
Even though we've spent the same time together,
you all can still keep going, can't you.

It seems I was weaker than I thought.
I suppose I'm going to the same place
as those who left before me.

I said a goodbye that could not be heard.

I had left the clothespins on the balcony.
Before I knew it, 20 years had passed,
and some began to snap and break.
Plastic deteriorates in the sunlight.
Twenty years ago, I didn't think about anything like that.

It is unfortunate, but all things deteriorate.

Plastic clothespins,
thank you for your long service.

And so, I bought stainless steel clothespins.

These new clothespins shouldn't break. Probably.