The Watchmaker...M.E.Gaines

Wheels and sprockets and gears and springs
These are a few of the watchmaker’s things
Each piece a purpose with specific place
Hidden behind hands of the old watch’s face

 Perfect in appearance the gold it does shine
Jewels set in numbers twelve, three, six and nine
Tethered to chain mesh of 18 carat gold
Valued as priceless…if ever it was sold

An object of adornment for all men to see
Regardless of the state the insides might be
Like worn out old gear teeth…or broken down chime
Springs that are sprung and not keeping good time

 We thrive on appearances and judge by the same
Sometimes we are even impressed by a name
But not looking inward we fail to see mars
Of harsh broken spirits and impurity’s scars

 With insides that are dead the outside’s a falsehood
What really is broken…may appear to be good
Decay of the insides can still seek repair
The Watchmaker brings healing with comfort and care

 If  isolation leads to suffering, pain and strife
When all is not going so well in your life
Look to the Watchmaker for healing and relief
Insides that are repaired…lead to peace and belief.