the watch

you have several good
watches.
most with black bands.
silver,
white faced
with luminous dials.
fine keepers of time,
some gifts,
others bought
on impulse.
they sit in various
drawers throughout
the house, on
dressers, ticking away.
unable to stop
themselves.
never worn, never looked
at, just set aside.
who hasn't been
that watch?